# Days vs CountDuck

Days and CountDuck both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CountDuck's written reviews are positive against 74% of Days's. CountDuck also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Days's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 11). 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 and CountDuck sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Days against 4.7 for CountDuck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 11, 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 CountDuck's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, CountDuck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | CountDuck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countduck-birthday-countdown/id6457201223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 145 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Subtle Radiance Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509696679) |

## 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


### CountDuck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countduck-birthday-countdown/id6457201223)

Never miss an important date again with this intuitive countdown app. It offers visually appealing designs, customizable reminders, and home screen widgets to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and progress. Premium features include lunar calendar integration and recurring notifications.

**Highlights:** Countdown for birthdays and anniversaries, System notifications and in-app reminders, Home screen widgets, Customizable color schemes and icons, Lunar calendar and zodiac signs, Recurring reminders, Shareable countdown templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountDuck Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CountDuck Premium Annually | $3.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium Annually | $4.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| CountDuck Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is CountDuck free?

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

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

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while CountDuck averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Days or CountDuck have ads?

Neither Days nor CountDuck shows ads.

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

Days ships an update every 5 days, and CountDuck weekly. Most recently, Days was updated on October 18, 2026 and CountDuck on October 3, 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.*