# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs Countdown

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheDayBefore (days countdown) at every 4 days against Countdown's every 2 months. TheDayBefore (days countdown) also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 78). Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.8 for TheDayBefore (days countdown) against 4.7 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheDayBefore (days countdown) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown's.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, Countdown every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews)** | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-timer-and-days/id6444544231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 326 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [SHPAVDA, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779139180) |

## What reviewers say

### TheDayBefore (days countdown)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955)

Easily manage important dates and countdown to special events with customizable widgets and decorative options. Record memories, share milestones with loved ones, and organize your schedule by category. Never miss a precious moment again.

**Highlights:** Customizable D-Day countdowns, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Multiple calculation methods (days, months, weeks), Event decoration with stickers and effects, Story feature for recording memories with photos, Sharing of D-Day events, Category-based event grouping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-timer-and-days/id6444544231)

Easily track important personal and global events with a user-friendly countdown timer. Set precise dates and times, receive timely alerts, and customize your countdowns with various themes and colors. Enjoy unlimited event tracking with a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Detailed time and date settings, Display days, hours, minutes, seconds remaining, Event day of the week information, Timely event reminders, Color and theme customization, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Countdown?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.

### Do TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Countdown have ads?

Both TheDayBefore (days countdown) and Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Countdown?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on September 22, 2026.

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