# Countdown, Event Reminder vs Countdown ▼

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown ▼ at none against Countdown, Event Reminder's shown. Countdown ▼ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 159) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Countdown, Event Reminder's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 73%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown, Event Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown ▼ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown, Event Reminder against 4.7 for Countdown ▼. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ▼ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Countdown, Event Reminder's written reviews are positive against 73% of Countdown ▼'s.

Countdown, Event Reminder ships an update every 4 months, Countdown ▼ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown, Event Reminder | Countdown ▼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-reminder/id1355293814/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 159 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown, Event Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-reminder/id1355293814)

Easily track important life events with timely reminders. See remaining time in various units and access upcoming events with a convenient widget. Never miss a birthday, anniversary, or holiday again.

**Highlights:** Organize and track important events, Receive scheduled reminders, View remaining time (years, months, days, hours, minutes), Convenient Today Widget for quick access, Customizable event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Countdown ▼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097)

Track upcoming events and important dates with a customizable countdown. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions, with options to add photos, locations, and notes. Share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add unlimited events, Countdown in days, hours, minutes, or seconds, Customizable photos and backgrounds, Birthday import from Contacts, Event reminders and notifications, Event sharing, Custom categories and sorting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💕 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 🎨 Lots of options for personalization
- 🗓️ Helpful for managing events and dates
- 🆓 Free app with no payments required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Cannot share events
- 🔔 Lack of notification options
- 🖼️ No widget for quick access
- 🕰️ Countdown format could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on some devices
- Incorrect date/time display issues
- Saving and loading events problematic

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve notification system
- Allow more customization options
- Include actual event date in countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown, Event Reminder free?

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

### Is Countdown ▼ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown, Event Reminder or Countdown ▼?

Countdown ▼ is rated higher. Countdown, Event Reminder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Countdown ▼ averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Countdown, Event Reminder or Countdown ▼ have ads?

Countdown, Event Reminder shows ads; Countdown ▼ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown, Event Reminder or Countdown ▼?

Countdown, Event Reminder ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown ▼ every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown, Event Reminder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown ▼ on October 9, 2026.

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