# Countdown Timer vs Event Countdown

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Strigunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118406318) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1118406319)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 No ads or subscriptions
- 🔒 No unnecessary permissions or tracking
- 👍 Minimalistic and clean design
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality (single timer only)

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not always accurate
- Countdown not working as expected in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Allow multiple timers/countdowns
- Provide more customization options


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Days Counter Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*