# Countdown Days Since & Until vs Days

The clearest difference is ads: Days at none against Countdown Days Since & Until's shown. Days also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (12K vs 2.5K). Countdown Days Since & Until's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown Days Since & Until against 4.8 for Days. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's written reviews are positive against 74% of Days's.

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, Days every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Days Since & Until | Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews) | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Days Since & Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593)

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Calendar event import, Customizable alerts, Cross-device synchronization, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let it Snow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falling Object Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color and Effect Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Simple and with all great features
- 👍 Perfect compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Backward Step
- 🐛 Can't delete a countdown
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible App
- 🐛 App is broken

**Reported bugs**

- Widget won't unlock
- Countdowns not updating
- Widget isn't working
- The 'Day' Bar isn't scaled right
- New update and still crashes

**Requested features**

- One request
- ADD More features please
- Include start date
- Duration function for events
- Dark mode option


### Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917)

Track upcoming special moments with customizable countdowns. Visualize your events with beautiful imagery and access them directly from your home or lock screen. Never forget important dates like birthdays or anniversaries again.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Recurring event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Event reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Useful for tracking upcoming events and countdowns
- 🆓 Free version with no ads
- 🖼️ Ability to use custom photos for event backgrounds
- 🤩 Satisfying and motivating to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with only 5 events
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown display in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Inability to delete or edit events
- Widget not functioning as expected
- Crashes or freezes when performing certain actions

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support (e.g. birthdays, holidays)
- More customization options for fonts, colors, layouts
- Ability to display countdown in different formats (days, weeks, hours, etc.)
- Integration with calendar apps for seamless event management
- Reminders and notifications for upcoming events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

Countdown Days Since & Until is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Days free?

Days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Days Since & Until or Days?

Countdown Days Since & Until and Days are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown Days Since & Until or Days have ads?

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; Days does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Days Since & Until or Days?

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, and Days every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Days Since & Until was updated on September 23, 2026 and Days on September 24, 2026.

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