# Days vs Countdown Reminder, Widget App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Reminder, Widget App at none against Days's 19. Countdown Reminder, Widget App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Days's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (12K vs 197). On price, rating, 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. Countdown Reminder, Widget App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Days against 4.7 for Countdown Reminder, Widget App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Days's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Reminder, Widget App's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Reminder, Widget App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Countdown Reminder, Widget App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminder-widget-app/id1487316909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## 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 Reminder, Widget App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminder-widget-app/id1487316909)

Easily track the days remaining until your important events. Add birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion and see a clear countdown. The app features a simple interface and no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Track multiple events, Simple event addition, No in-app advertisements, Home screen event tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Countdown Reminder, Widget App free?

Countdown Reminder, Widget App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Countdown Reminder, Widget App averages 4.7 from 197 ratings.

### Do Days or Countdown Reminder, Widget App have ads?

Neither Days nor Countdown Reminder, Widget App shows ads.

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

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Reminder, Widget App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Days was updated on September 27, 2026 and Countdown Reminder, Widget App on August 23, 2026.

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