# DailyReminder ※ vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Timer at 4.6 against DailyReminder ※'s 3.6. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (484 vs 41). DailyReminder ※'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. DailyReminder ※ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of DailyReminder ※'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DailyReminder ※ ships an update every 25 months, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DailyReminder ※ | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailyreminder/id912288065/reviews) | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DailyReminder ※ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

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

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. DailyReminder ※ averages 3.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

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

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; DailyReminder ※ does not.

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

DailyReminder ※ ships an update every 25 months, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, DailyReminder ※ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on October 17, 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.*