# Days vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget at none against Days's 19. Countdown Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Days's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 4). 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. Countdown Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Days's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Widget daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-countio/id6747775600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Panittha Suwannajang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736296879) |

## 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 Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-countio/id6747775600)

Easily track important life events with beautiful widgets. Count down to upcoming occasions or count up from past milestones. Personalize your trackers with photos and share them with others.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count up tracking, Shareable countdowns, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch widgets, Personalized themes with photos

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Days or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Days nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Days ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Widget daily. Most recently, Days was updated on October 15, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 6, 2026.

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