# Days vs Looking FWD

The clearest difference is rating: Days at 4.8 against Looking FWD's 4.0. Days also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (13K vs 32). 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 Looking FWD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 13K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Days's written reviews are positive against 63% of Looking FWD's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Looking FWD every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Looking FWD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-fwd-event-countdown/id1232672943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 145 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [John Mackay](https://appshunter.io/developer/993038359) |

## 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


### Looking FWD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-fwd-event-countdown/id1232672943)

Track upcoming events with a customizable countdown. Add photos, emojis, and checklists to your events. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets. Syncs securely across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable event countdowns, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Photo and emoji customization, Checklists for events, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $0.79 | per month |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlock Looking FWD | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Looking FWD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days or Looking FWD?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Looking FWD averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Days or Looking FWD have ads?

Neither Days nor Looking FWD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or Looking FWD?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Looking FWD every 2 weeks. Most recently, Days was updated on October 27, 2026 and Looking FWD on October 24, 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.*