Comparison

Countdowns vs Dayzero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdowns

Track upcoming events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Visualize your time with beautiful widgets and sync across all your Apple devices. Organize events with lists and receive custom notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown and count-up timers
  • Gorgeous, colorful widgets
  • Unlimited number of timers
  • Repeating timers
  • Calendar event import
  • iCloud sync
  • Custom notifications
Features
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Countdowns helps you count down to something you're looking forward to, whether that's a wedding, birthday, or new iPhone! Need to count up from it instead? No problem! Designed to be more than a timer app, Countdowns is great for keeping tabs on how long it is until something, or how long it is since it happened. Count up from the last time you had a cigarette and down to your next cookie — if it happened in the past or is happening in the future, Countdowns keeps track of the time so you don't need to. Countdowns can keep your timers running no matter where you are. Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, Countdowns can sync your timers between your devices so you're always up to speed. As a free download, Countdowns offers the following features: - Gorgeous, colorful widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - An unlimited number of countdowns. - Repeating timers which are perfect for birthdays and similar events. - Siri & Shortcuts integrations. - Support for importing events from calendars, reminders, and contacts. - Multiple unit options (days, weeks, etc.) and icons to make your countdown your very own. - Dark mode. - And more! An optional monthly, annual, or one-time in-app purchase unlocks additional features, including: - iCloud support to keep all of your timers in sync across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. - A compact display mode so you can see more timers at once. - Lists so you can more easily organize your timers — put all of your birthday timers in a list, for example. - Directional indicators so you always know whether a timer is counting up or down. - Custom notifications and sounds so you'll never miss a timer again. - Archive function that saves old timers. Countdowns subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due. For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.countdowns-app.com/policies

About

Dayzero

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Track your most precious moments with Dayzero – the most aesthetic countdown app designed for your modern lifestyle. Dayzero isn't just a timer; it's a celebration of your upcoming milestones. Whether it's a dream vacation, a graduation, a product launch, or a loved one's birthday, Dayzero turns the wait into a beautiful experience. WHY YOU'LL LOVE DAYZERO: • Aesthetic Design: Premium glassmorphic interface with stunning mesh gradients. • Smart Calendar Sync: Automatically import events from your iOS Calendar. • Milestones & Tasks: Break down your big events into manageable checklists. • Home Screen Widgets: Keep your countdowns visible with beautifully designed widgets. • Live Activities: Track your events second-by-second right on your Lock Screen. • Custom Memories: Attach photos and personal notes to every event. Dayzero Pro: Unlock the full potential with unlimited events, premium typography, exclusive themes, and smart synchronization. Try it free for 14 days! Start counting down to the moments that matter. Your future self will thank you. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdowns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Countdowns at 4 against Dayzero's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dayzero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Countdowns versus Dayzero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownsDayzero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCTugba KAHRAMAN

Bugs and requests

Countdowns

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Countdowns not displaying correctly
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow reordering of countdowns
  • Improve recurring event handling
  • Add more customization options
  • Provide full-screen countdown view
  • Implement more notification options

Dayzero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Countdowns

Subscriptions2
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
2 purchases

Dayzero

Subscriptions2
  • Dayzero Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Dayzero Pro Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdowns free?
Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dayzero free?
Dayzero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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