# Countdown with widget vs Days Counter. Event Tracker

Countdown with widget and Days Counter. Event Tracker both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Days Counter. Event Tracker's written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's. Days Counter. Event Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Days Counter. Event Tracker sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days Counter. Event Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 88% of Days Counter. Event Tracker's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Days Counter. Event Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Days Counter. Event Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-tracker/id1604856248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Bitsens](https://appshunter.io/developer/961189050) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


### Days Counter. Event Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-tracker/id1604856248)

Never miss an important date again with this free event tracker. Set up countdowns to future milestones or count up days since past events. Receive timely reminders and organize your life's key moments with customizable notes and a stylish interface.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up days since past events, Customizable reminder alerts, Add notes for each event, Stylish and customizable interface, Backup and sync events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Reminders | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 60% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| Widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 50% OFF | $3.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 30% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Days Counter. Event Tracker free?

Days Counter. Event Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Days Counter. Event Tracker?

Days Counter. Event Tracker is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Days Counter. Event Tracker averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Days Counter. Event Tracker have ads?

Days Counter. Event Tracker shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Days Counter. Event Tracker?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Days Counter. Event Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on October 16, 2026 and Days Counter. Event Tracker on October 2, 2026.

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