# Countdown vs Day Counter & Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Day Counter & Countdown at none against Countdown's shown. Day Counter & Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 70) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Day Counter & Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown against 4.7 for Day Counter & Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 70% of Day Counter & Countdown's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Day Counter & Countdown every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Day Counter & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** | [4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-countdown/id1491434900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Paliverse Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/949777640) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Count up or down to events, Customizable icons and colors, Add notes to events, Basic notifications and reminders, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


### Day Counter & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-countdown/id1491434900)

Track important upcoming events with countdowns and count-ups. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Personalize your experience with custom backgrounds and themes, and sync across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds and themes, Event alerts and reminders, Notes and sorting, Multiple time units, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Day Counter & Countdown free?

Day Counter & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Day Counter & Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Day Counter & Countdown averages 4.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Day Counter & Countdown have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Day Counter & Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Day Counter & Countdown?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Day Counter & Countdown every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 17, 2026 and Day Counter & Countdown on October 13, 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.*