# DayCount vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: DayCount at none against Event Countdown's shown. DayCount also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 19) and review sentiment (47% vs 31%). Event Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Event Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DayCount against 4.7 for Event Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCount has 26K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of DayCount's written reviews are positive against 31% of Event Countdown's.

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, Event Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCount | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id1538989691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 31.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [Atalay Asa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491715803) |

## What reviewers say

### DayCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244)

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable counters. Build positive habits with streak tracking and set timely reminders. Personalize your experience with themes and widgets, and sync across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Event counters for past and future dates, Streak tracking for habits, Customizable widgets, Event reminders and daily summaries, Calendar import, Cross-device backup and sync, Face ID/Touch ID protection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCount Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCount Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| StreakCount | $59.99 | one-time |
| DayCount Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Clean and fast app
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds and themes
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Accurate countdown tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires sign-in/account to use full features
- 💰 Paid subscription for advanced features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Lost data/events after updates
- 📊 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Inconsistent countdown display
- Issues with syncing across devices
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Recurring event/reminder support
- Ability to edit events without paid subscription
- Automatic backup and restore of data
- Widget customization options


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id1538989691)

Easily track important dates with this app. Set reminders for anniversaries, holidays, birthdays, and more. Customize your event displays with various layouts and photos, and share countdowns with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Countdown or count up for events, Event reminders, Customizable event layouts, Photo backgrounds for events, Home screen widgets, Unlimited event creation, Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate Medium Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate Long Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCount free?

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

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayCount or Event Countdown?

Event Countdown is rated higher. DayCount averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do DayCount or Event Countdown have ads?

Event Countdown shows ads; DayCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, DayCount or Event Countdown?

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, and Event Countdown monthly. Most recently, DayCount was updated on November 5, 2026 and Event Countdown on November 3, 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.*