# Events Countdown Tracker vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget & Counter at 4.6 against Events Countdown Tracker's 3.8. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Events Countdown Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Events Countdown Tracker 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.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Events Countdown Tracker'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.

Events Countdown Tracker ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Events Countdown Tracker | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-countdown-tracker/id1332353640/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francois Duchemin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013879697) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### Events Countdown Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-countdown-tracker/id1332353640)

Easily track the days remaining until important future events like holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Personalize your countdowns with custom photos and set reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns for any event, Add custom photos to events, Set event reminders, Track holidays, birthdays, and more, View remaining days at a glance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $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 Events Countdown Tracker free?

Events Countdown Tracker 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, Events Countdown Tracker or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Events Countdown Tracker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Events Countdown Tracker or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Events Countdown Tracker shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Events Countdown Tracker or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Events Countdown Tracker ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Events Countdown Tracker was updated on September 10, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 28, 2026.

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