# Countdown vs Every Day

The clearest difference is ads: Every Day at none against Countdown's shown. Every Day also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 80%). Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 246) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Every Day sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 Every Day. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 246, 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 91% of Every Day's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Every Day monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Every Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews) | [4.7 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-day-smart-reminders/id1514196183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 246 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [GiftFlip Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023475) |

## 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


### Every Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/every-day-smart-reminders/id1514196183)

Organize your life with smart reminders for tasks, habits, and special occasions. Track habits, create countdowns to important events, and discover daily holidays. This app helps you plan, remember, and celebrate life's moments.

**Highlights:** Custom reminders for events and tasks, Automatic holiday and birthday tracking, Habit tracker with streak insights, Personalized countdowns for upcoming moments, Daily horoscopes, Countdown widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month of GiftFlip Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| One Month of Every Day+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Six Months of Every Day+ | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Six Months of GiftFlip Plus | $29.95 | per 6 months |
| One Year of Every Day+ | $35.99 | per year |
| One Year of GiftFlip Plus | $47.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- ✅ Reliable birthday and anniversary reminders
- 🎯 Effective habit tracking and progress visualization
- 📅 Comprehensive calendar with national holidays and special days
- 🎁 Integrated gift purchasing and delivery options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive gift pricing
- 🎁 Limited gift variety (mainly flowers, baskets, cards)
- ⚙️ Lacks customization options for notifications
- 🔧 Limited personalization features
- 📊 Basic overall functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add birthdays on the 1st of the month

**Requested features**

- Monthly and weekly holiday tracking
- More diverse gift options beyond flowers and cards
- Enhanced notification customization controls
- Apple Watch compatibility
- More personalized gift recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Every Day free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Every Day?

Countdown and Every Day are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 246 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown or Every Day have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Every Day does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Every Day?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Every Day monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Every Day on September 8, 2026.

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