# Countdowns vs Count Time Until & Days Since

The clearest difference is rating: Count Time Until & Days Since at 4.6 against Countdowns's 3.4. Count Time Until & Days Since also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 47%). Countdowns's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Count Time Until & Days Since sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Count Time Until & Days Since holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Countdowns's written reviews are positive against 61% of Count Time Until & Days Since's.

Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, Count Time Until & Days Since fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns | Count Time Until & Days Since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049/reviews) | **[4.6 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-time-until-and-days-since/id1532688451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Stemmle](https://appshunter.io/developer/589878780) | [Javier Gallo Roca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289045786) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049)

Track important life events with a simple interface. See upcoming and past events at a glance with a convenient widget. Syncs across all your devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Notification Center Widget, Countdown in days/time, Simple UI, iCloud Sync, No Advertisements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, dependable, and uncluttered
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices with iCloud
- 💡 Useful widget in Notification Center
- 👍 Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not displaying properly
- 🐛 Sync issues, unable to restore purchases
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14
- Countdowns not syncing across devices
- Unable to set dates beyond 30 days in free version
- Paid version not recognized after updates

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Calendar app
- Dark mode support
- Ability to set countdowns in weeks/months, not just days
- Automatic deletion of past events


### Count Time Until & Days Since

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-time-until-and-days-since/id1532688451)

Track time counting down to or up from important events like birthdays, trips, or anniversaries. Customize counters with images and colors, organize them into categories, and view them on your home screen with widgets. Set smart alerts and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalize with images and colors, Count up or down for events, Organize events by category, Home and lock screen widgets, Smart alerts for important dates, Recurring event scheduling, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Welcome Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns free?

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

### Is Count Time Until & Days Since free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns or Count Time Until & Days Since?

Count Time Until & Days Since is rated higher. Countdowns averages 3.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Count Time Until & Days Since averages 4.6 from 148 ratings.

### Do Countdowns or Count Time Until & Days Since have ads?

Neither Countdowns nor Count Time Until & Days Since shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdowns or Count Time Until & Days Since?

Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, and Count Time Until & Days Since fortnightly. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on September 24, 2026 and Count Time Until & Days Since on September 30, 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.*