# Countdowns ※ vs Event Countdown Timer & Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Countdowns ※ at none against Event Countdown Timer & Widget's shown. Countdowns ※ also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 52%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Event Countdown Timer & Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (341 vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns ※ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Event Countdown Timer & Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.6 for Countdowns ※ against 4.5 for Event Countdown Timer & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown Timer & Widget has 341 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Countdowns ※'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Event Countdown Timer & Widget's.

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, Event Countdown Timer & Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns ※ | Event Countdown Timer & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260/reviews)** | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **341** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260)

Create stylish countdowns to important events like vacations, birthdays, or concerts. Customize units from years to seconds and use your own photos as backgrounds. Receive notifications and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown units (years to seconds), Personalized photo backgrounds, Event notifications, Screenshot sharing, Multiple sharing platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras Awesomeness | $1.99 | one-time |


### Event Countdown Timer & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575)

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdowns and celebrate past moments with count-ups. Personalize your experience with numerous backgrounds, widgets, and reminder options. Share your special dates with friends and family, and keep them synchronized across devices.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns for future events, Create count-ups for past moments, Unlimited background choices, Multiple time formats, Repeatable event scheduling, Customizable event reminders, Multiple widget options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro (annual) | $1.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro (lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and minimalistic design
- 🖼️ Photo background feature
- 🔄 Sync across iOS devices
- 🌟 Looks and performs great
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid for more than two countdowns
- 🚫 Cannot erase old countdowns
- 💳 Added charges after purchase
- 🔒 Requires photo access for timers
- 📱 No iPad app available

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- Custom photo crashes app
- Cannot erase old countdowns
- App crashes multiple times
- Widget not available

**Requested features**

- Show actual date for listed events
- Widget to count days since an event
- Show 'Today' instead of skipping event
- Fortnightly reminder setting
- Dark/night theme


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdowns ※ free?

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

### Is Event Countdown Timer & Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns ※ or Event Countdown Timer & Widget?

Countdowns ※ is rated higher. Countdowns ※ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Event Countdown Timer & Widget averages 4.5 from 341 ratings.

### Do Countdowns ※ or Event Countdown Timer & Widget have ads?

Event Countdown Timer & Widget shows ads; Countdowns ※ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdowns ※ or Event Countdown Timer & Widget?

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, and Event Countdown Timer & Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Countdowns ※ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Event Countdown Timer & Widget on September 21, 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.*