# Days vs Countdown App

The clearest difference is update cadence: Days at every 5 days against Countdown App's every 4 weeks. Days also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and ratings volume (12K vs 209). Countdown App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. 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 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Days's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown App's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Countdown App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Countdown App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-day-counter/id1479858343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Alexander Bichurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/973684719) |

## 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


### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-day-counter/id1479858343)

Track important upcoming and past events by counting down days until or days since. Organize your dates, add custom images, and share event details with others. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Count days until future events, Count days since past events, Manage dates in a list, Set custom background images for dates, Share event information, Unlimited countdown items (premium), Add dates to calendar (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Countdown App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days or Countdown App?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Countdown App averages 4.6 from 209 ratings.

### Do Days or Countdown App have ads?

Neither Days nor Countdown App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or Countdown App?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Days was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown App on August 23, 2026.

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