Comparison

Countdown Timer vs Event Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Timer

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

Highlights
  • Countdown timer
  • Count-up timer
  • Event tracking
  • Time remaining
  • Time elapsed
  • Event notifications
Features
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The simplest countdown timer (and regular countdown). Without advertising. The timer works in two modes: 1. How much time left to the event 2. How much time has passed after the event When the timer expires, you will receive a notification.

About

Event Countdown

Track past and future events with a customizable day counter. Build positive habits and stay on track with personalized reminders and a beautiful interface. Share your progress and milestones with others.

Highlights
  • Count days between past and future events
  • Habit tracking for personal growth
  • Customizable event and habit reminders
  • Visually pleasing and intuitive interface
  • Share milestones and achievements
Features
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Are you ready to take control of your life and track the moments that matter most to you? Introducing Days Counter, the all-in-one application designed to help you count days from one event to another, whether they're in the past or the future. But that's not all — Days Counter is also your go-to habit tracker, helping you build a better you, one day at a time. Key Features: • Count Days Between Events: Days Counter simplifies tracking the time between significant events in your life. Whether it's counting the days since you met your soulmate, celebrating your anniversary, or eagerly anticipating your next vacation, our app does it all. You can add past events or set up countdowns for future occasions. • Habit Tracker: Take charge of your habits and personal growth with Days Counter's habit tracking feature. Set goals for yourself, track your progress daily, and develop positive routines. Whether you're trying to exercise more, read regularly, or meditate daily, our app provides the tools you need to stay on track. • Customizable Reminders: Never forget an important event or habit again. Days Counter lets you set up customizable reminders, so you're always in the loop. Receive notifications for upcoming events or daily habit check-ins, ensuring you stay committed to your goals. • Beautiful Visuals: Enjoy a visually pleasing and intuitive interface. Days Counter offers a range of themes and color schemes to personalize your experience, making it a joy to use every day. • Sharing: Share your milestones, achievements, and habit successes with friends and family. Days Counter is more than just a day counter or habit tracker; it's a versatile tool that empowers you to make the most of every day, achieve your goals, and cherish life's moments. Whether you're counting down to a special occasion or working on self-improvement, Days Counter is your trusted companion on your journey. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $1.99; 1-month subscription from $4.99; 12-month subscription from $9.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Countdown Timer3 screens
Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Timer at none against Event Countdown's 6. Countdown Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 48). Event Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Event Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown Timer against 4.9 for Event Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdown Timer versus Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown TimerEvent Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory StrigunovAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Countdown Timer

All ratings1,208 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative13.6%

Event Countdown

All ratings48 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Countdown Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer not always accurate
  • Countdown not working as expected in some cases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Allow multiple timers/countdowns
  • Provide more customization options

Event Countdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Timer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Event Countdown

Subscriptions6
  • Countdown PRO3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Days Counter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Event Countdown free?
Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Event Countdown?
Event Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.
Do Countdown Timer or Event Countdown have ads?
Event Countdown shows ads; Countdown Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Event Countdown?
Countdown Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Event Countdown on September 5, 2026.

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