# Countdown Timer vs Days Matter Air

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Days Matter Air at 85% against Countdown Timer's 43%. Days Matter Air also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (335 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Days Matter Air sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days Matter Air holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days Matter Air has 335 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Days Matter Air's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Days Matter Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Days Matter Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.7 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-matter-air-countdown/id1113365292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588)

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

**Highlights:** Track deadlines and events, Calendar integration, Smart reminders, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Days Matter Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-matter-air-countdown/id1113365292)

Track important upcoming and past events with a visual countdown. Supports a vast date range, custom categories, and widgets. Never miss a birthday, anniversary, or bill payment again.

**Highlights:** Countdown/count up to 10,000 years, Support for various widgets, Customizable event categories, Lunar calendar support, Pin important dates to the top, Passcode protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days Matter Air Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient and easy to use
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface
- ⏱️ Helpful countdown and reminders
- 🗓️ Customizable event backgrounds
- 📆 Tracks important dates well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Some Chinese language elements
- 🔔 Inconsistent notification behavior
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch integration
- 🔒 Sync issues with iCloud/Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Widget disappearing from Notification Center
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add note/description field for events
- Provide more language options
- Improve Apple Watch app functionality
- Implement backup and restore options
- Add sorting/filtering for event lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Days Matter Air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Days Matter Air?

Days Matter Air is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Days Matter Air averages 4.7 from 335 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Days Matter Air have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Days Matter Air does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Days Matter Air?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Days Matter Air every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Days Matter Air on September 24, 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.*