# Days vs Gradus¹

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gradus¹ at none against Days's 19. Gradus¹ also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Days's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gradus¹ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Days's written reviews are positive against 77% of Gradus¹'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Gradus¹ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Gradus¹ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradus/id1063184658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Andrew Abosh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048816559) |

## What reviewers say

### Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917)

Track upcoming special moments with customizable countdowns. Visualize your events with beautiful imagery and access them directly from your home or lock screen. Never forget important dates like birthdays or anniversaries again.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Recurring event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Event reminders

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Useful for tracking upcoming events and countdowns
- 🆓 Free version with no ads
- 🖼️ Ability to use custom photos for event backgrounds
- 🤩 Satisfying and motivating to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with only 5 events
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown display in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Inability to delete or edit events
- Widget not functioning as expected
- Crashes or freezes when performing certain actions

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support (e.g. birthdays, holidays)
- More customization options for fonts, colors, layouts
- Ability to display countdown in different formats (days, weeks, hours, etc.)
- Integration with calendar apps for seamless event management
- Reminders and notifications for upcoming events


### Gradus¹

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradus/id1063184658)

This app helps students accurately calculate their current grades and understand the impact of future assignments and exams on their overall performance. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing academic progress.

**Highlights:** Calculate percentage of single entries, Convert category grades to percentages, Determine needed scores for desired grades, Customizable and easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Gradus¹ free?

Gradus¹ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Days or Gradus¹?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Gradus¹ averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Days or Gradus¹ have ads?

Neither Days nor Gradus¹ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or Gradus¹?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Gradus¹ every 3 months. Most recently, Days was updated on October 1, 2026 and Gradus¹ on September 16, 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.*