# DayCount vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Countdown at 100% against DayCount's 47%. Event Countdown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). DayCount's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26K vs 48). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCount has 26K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of DayCount's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCount | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### DayCount

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

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Track time towards future events or since past milestones. Set custom reminders, build positive habits with streak tracking, and visualize your progress with customizable widgets. Stay organized and focused on what matters most.

**Highlights:** Event counters for countdowns and count-ups, Streak and habit tracking, Customizable widgets for Home and Lock Screen, Flexible reminder settings, Event grouping and categorization, Image integration for events, Calendar import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro 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/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 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 4.9 from 48 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 every 4 months. Most recently, DayCount was updated on September 23, 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.*