# Countdown Timer vs Daily Countdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Daily Countdown at 132 against Countdown Timer's 2. Daily Countdown also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 43%). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Daily Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown Timer against 4.6 for Daily Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Countdown has 132 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 54% of Daily Countdown's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Daily Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Daily Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-countdown-event-widget/id1501368970/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Wuhan Ananta Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508854889) |

## 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 |


### Daily Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-countdown-event-widget/id1501368970)

Track important life events with customizable countdowns and beautiful widgets. Set reminders for any occasion, from weddings and holidays to personal goals and sobriety milestones. Sync your events across devices and personalize your tracking experience.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Track all event types, Customizable themes and layouts, Flexible reminder scheduling, iCloud cross-device sync, Add event notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership - 1 Year | $7.49 | per year |
| Premium Membership - Forever | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Daily Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Daily Countdown?

Daily Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Daily Countdown averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Daily Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Daily Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Daily Countdown?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Daily Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Daily Countdown on September 4, 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.*