# Days Left vs Countdown Widget Timer Counter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown Widget Timer Counter at free against Days Left's free with in-app purchases. Countdown Widget Timer Counter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Days Left's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days Left sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Timer Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days Left ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Timer Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days Left | Countdown Widget Timer Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-left-countdown-to-event-date/id820954391/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Istiak Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/764322538) | [SENA GUELER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726164553) |

## What reviewers say

### Days Left

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-left-countdown-to-event-date/id820954391)

This app helps you track upcoming events by counting down the days until they occur. It offers smart background customization based on event type and provides timely reminders. Share your countdowns with friends on social media.

**Highlights:** Countdown to event dates, Smart event type detection, Customized event backgrounds, Event reminders, Social media sharing, Unlimited event saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase to remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Timer Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer-counter/id6476195427)

Easily track important dates with customizable timers and home/lock screen widgets. Personalize your countdowns with unique backgrounds and share your excitement with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Customizable event countdowns, Stunning background options, Instant home and lock screen widgets, Countdown in days, hours, minutes, seconds, Easy event sharing, Visually appealing card view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Background Image | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days Left free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer Counter free?

Countdown Widget Timer Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Days Left or Countdown Widget Timer Counter have ads?

Neither Days Left nor Countdown Widget Timer Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days Left or Countdown Widget Timer Counter?

Days Left ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Timer Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Days Left was updated on October 5, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer Counter on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
