# Days vs givestar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: givestar at none against Days's 19. givestar also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Days's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 316). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. givestar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Days against 4.8 for givestar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 13K ratings behind it against 316, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Days's written reviews are positive against 100% of givestar's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, givestar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | givestar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.8 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/givestar-fundraising-app/id1628102747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 316 |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [TapSimple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469580113) |

## 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


### givestar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/givestar-fundraising-app/id1628102747)

This app simplifies charity fundraising with AI-powered page creation and contactless donation processing. Support multiple causes in a single campaign and receive instant updates on your progress. It's a free and easy way to make a significant impact.

**Highlights:** AI-powered fundraising page creation, Contactless donations via phone, Support up to 4 charities per campaign, Instant donation notifications, Personalized thank-you messages, Easy page sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is givestar free?

givestar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Days or givestar?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while givestar averages 4.8 from 316 ratings.

### Do Days or givestar have ads?

Neither Days nor givestar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or givestar?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and givestar weekly. Most recently, Days was updated on October 30, 2026 and givestar on October 27, 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.*