# Days vs Sticky Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Days at 74% against Sticky Widgets's 40%. Days also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Sticky Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 30K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Days's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sticky Widgets's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Sticky Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) |

## 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


### Sticky Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320)

Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home screen and lock screen. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for quick access and updates. Personalize your notes with various fonts, colors, and styles.

**Highlights:** Home screen sticky notes, Lock screen pinning (premium), iCloud sync, Customizable appearance (color, font, size), Siri and Shortcuts integration, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Upgrade - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📋 Convenient and handy widget
- 🔍 Helpful for reminders and lists
- 💻 Works well as a digital sticky note
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Disappearing notes
- 📝 Difficulty editing and saving notes
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🔍 Confusing note ID management

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Editing issues where changes don't save
- Widgets not updating properly
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist functionality
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow rearranging of notes
- Provide better note organization options
- Add support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days or Sticky Widgets?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Days or Sticky Widgets have ads?

Neither Days nor Sticky Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or Sticky Widgets?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Days was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sticky Widgets on October 18, 2026.

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