# Countdown Timer vs Simple Event Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Timer at 60% against Simple Event Countdown Timer's 0%. Countdown Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). Simple Event Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simple Event Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Event Countdown Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Simple Event Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown-timer/id1279788770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Ed Manning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279788769) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### Simple Event Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown-timer/id1279788770)

Easily track the time remaining until your important events. View all upcoming countdowns in one place, from vacations to birthdays. Includes a widget for quick access in your device's Today view.

**Highlights:** Event countdown tracking, Single view for all events, Quick event setup, Today view widget, 3D Touch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Simple Event Countdown Timer free?

Simple Event Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Simple Event Countdown Timer?

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Simple Event Countdown Timer averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Simple Event Countdown Timer have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Simple Event Countdown Timer does not.

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