# Event Countdown vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Counter at 76% against Event Countdown's 0%. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 108). Event Countdown's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Event Countdown's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-count-down-event-anniversary/id1234854124/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [An Banh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466900439) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-count-down-event-anniversary/id1234854124)

Track the time remaining until important dates like birthdays, weddings, and holidays. Receive an alarm notification when the event arrives, counting down to the second.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Second-level accuracy, Event alarm notification, Supports various event types, Calendar integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

Countdown Widget & Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Event Countdown or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Event Countdown is rated higher. Event Countdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Event Countdown or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Event Countdown nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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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.*