# DailyReminder ※ vs Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 4.5 against DailyReminder ※'s 3.6. Countdown Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 41). DailyReminder ※'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DailyReminder ※ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DailyReminder ※'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Timer's.

DailyReminder ※ ships an update every 25 months, Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DailyReminder ※ | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyreminder/id912288065/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### DailyReminder ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyreminder/id912288065)

This app helps you build daily habits by sending timely local notifications to your iPhone. You can easily add new reminders with specific dates and messages, ensuring you never forget important tasks.

**Highlights:** Build daily habits, Send local notifications, Set specific dates, Add custom messages, Create new reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DailyReminder ※ free?

DailyReminder ※ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DailyReminder ※ or Countdown Timer?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. DailyReminder ※ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do DailyReminder ※ or Countdown Timer have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; DailyReminder ※ does not.

### Which is updated more often, DailyReminder ※ or Countdown Timer?

DailyReminder ※ ships an update every 25 months, and Countdown Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, DailyReminder ※ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Countdown Timer on October 15, 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.*