# Days vs Countdowns ※

The clearest difference is update cadence: Days at every 5 days against Countdowns ※'s every 27 months. Days also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 23) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Countdowns ※'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Countdowns ※ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Days's written reviews are positive against 83% of Countdowns ※'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, Countdowns ※ every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Countdowns ※ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) |

## 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


### Countdowns ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260)

Create stylish countdowns to important events like vacations, birthdays, or concerts. Customize units from years to seconds and use your own photos as backgrounds. Receive notifications and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown units (years to seconds), Personalized photo backgrounds, Event notifications, Screenshot sharing, Multiple sharing platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras Awesomeness | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Countdowns ※ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days or Countdowns ※?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Countdowns ※ averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Days or Countdowns ※ have ads?

Neither Days nor Countdowns ※ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or Countdowns ※?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Countdowns ※ every 27 months. Most recently, Days was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdowns ※ on September 12, 2026.

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