# Days vs Count Up

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up at none against Days's 19. Count Up also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Days's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Count Up holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Count Up every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Count Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-counter/id6504198258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Cameron Shemilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505322685) |

## 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


### Count Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-counter/id6504198258)

This app helps you easily create and manage digital tally boards for various purposes. Track habits, game scores, or inventory with a simple and efficient tool.

**Highlights:** Create and manage counters, Track daily habits, Keep score in games, Manage inventory, Simple and efficient interface

**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 Count Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days or Count Up?

Count Up is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Count Up averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Days or Count Up have ads?

Neither Days nor Count Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or Count Up?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Count Up every 13 months. Most recently, Days was updated on October 18, 2026 and Count Up on October 10, 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.*