# Days vs When's That

The clearest difference is price: Days at Free against When's That's $1.99. Days also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). When's That's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Days is free to download; When's That costs $1.99 up front. Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. When's That asks for nothing beyond the download.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 2, 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 60% of When's That's.

Days ships an update every 5 days, When's That every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days | When's That |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whens-that/id992867038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 145 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) | [Chris Haynes](https://appshunter.io/developer/286363962) |

## 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


### When's That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whens-that/id992867038)

Track important life events with a beautiful countdown timer. Get notified before events or see how long ago they occurred. Customize timers with images, fonts, and colors. Includes weather and map features.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown timers, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, Customizable event backgrounds, Event notifications, Current weather for event locations, Event mapping

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days free?

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

### Is When's That free?

When's That costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Days or When's That?

Days is rated higher. Days averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while When's That averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Days or When's That have ads?

Neither Days nor When's That shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days or When's That?

Days ships an update every 5 days, and When's That every 3 months. Most recently, Days was updated on October 14, 2026 and When's That on October 11, 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.*