Short answer: choose Kounts if you want a free, widget-first countdown with Live Activities, a self-ticking Dynamic Island, Siri & Apple Intelligence, and collaborative shared albums — with no subscription. Choose Days if you want native iPad, Mac and Vision apps, full-screen swipeable event photos, and a long, established multi-platform track record. Both are beautiful; the right pick depends on the features you lean on most.
At a glance
Kounts and Days side by side. Days details verified from its App Store listing as of June 2026.
✓ = supported · ~ = partial / different approach · “Not mentioned” = not listed on the current App Store page. We mark a feature absent only when it isn't stated publicly.
Where each app pulls ahead
Live Activities & Dynamic Island
On event day, Kounts shows a self-ticking countdown right in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen as a Live Activity — no need to open the app. Days' current listing doesn't mention Live Activities, so this is a clear Kounts edge for the final hours before a big moment.
Devices & platforms
Days has dedicated iPad, Mac and Apple Vision apps alongside iPhone and Apple Watch. Kounts concentrates on iPhone and Apple Watch. If you want to manage countdowns on a Mac or iPad natively, Days has the wider reach.
Sharing & shared albums
Both let you share a countdown. Kounts goes a step further with collaborative events: invite up to five people to follow the same live countdown and add photos to one shared album. Days offers sharing to invite others, framed around individual countdowns.
Count up as well as down
Good news if you track milestones in both directions: both Kounts and Days count up from past dates as well as down, so either one doubles as a “days since” tracker for anniversaries, sobriety streaks or how long ago a trip was. This one's a tie.
Siri & Apple Intelligence
Ask Siri how long until your next event, find countdowns in Spotlight, or describe an event in plain language and let Create with AI fill in the details. Days' listing doesn't mention Siri or AI features, so Kounts leads on hands-free and smart entry.
Photos & look
Days is known for full-screen event photos you swipe between. Kounts also shows photos full-screen and gives each event its own memories grouped by year, plus five card styles, ten gradients and a Liquid Glass interface. Both are design-led and both go full-screen; it comes down to taste.
Kounts on iPhone and Apple Watch.
When to choose Days instead
We think Days is genuinely excellent, and it's the better choice for some people. Pick Days if:
- You want native iPad, Mac or Apple Vision apps, not just iPhone and Watch.
- You love full-screen, swipeable event photos as the centre of the experience.
- You want per-event snippets like notes, to-dos and links in a long-refined app.
- A long, established track record — including an App of the Day feature — gives you confidence.
You can find Days on its official site and the App Store.
Pricing & platforms
Kounts
Free to download. The core countdown experience — events, widgets, Live Activities, Apple Watch, sharing — stays fully functional for free. An optional Kounts Premium unlocks advanced customization.
iPhone & Apple Watch.
Days
Free to download with in-app purchases. As of June 2026 the listing shows monthly and yearly plans plus a one-time lifetime option (roughly $6–$15) to unlock its pro features.
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch & Vision.
Prices and features can change — check each app's current App Store listing before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kounts a free alternative to Days?
Yes. Kounts is free to download and its core countdown features stay fully functional without paying. There's an optional Kounts Premium for advanced customization, but unlike Days it doesn't put everyday counting behind a subscription.
Does Days have Live Activities or a Dynamic Island countdown?
As of June 2026 the Days App Store listing doesn't mention Live Activities or Dynamic Island. Kounts has a self-ticking Live Activity and Dynamic Island countdown on event day. Features change, so check the current listing.
Does Kounts work on iPad and Mac like Days?
Days offers dedicated iPad, Mac and Apple Vision apps in addition to iPhone and Apple Watch. Kounts focuses on iPhone and Apple Watch. If a native iPad or Mac app matters most, Days has wider device coverage.
Can you count up from a past date?
Yes — both Kounts and Days can count up from past dates as well as down, so either works as a “days since” tracker for anniversaries and milestones.
Which is better, Kounts or Days?
It depends on what you value. Choose Kounts for Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Siri and Apple Intelligence, collaborative shared albums, and no subscription. Choose Days for native iPad/Mac/Vision apps, full-screen swipeable photos, and a long, established multi-platform track record.
Try Kounts free
Beautiful countdown cards, widgets, Live Activities and an Apple Watch app — free on the App Store.
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Kounts is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Days or MD Apps LTD. Days and all related names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Comparison based on publicly available information from each app's App Store listing as of June 2026; features and pricing may have changed since. Found something out of date? Let us know.