# Countdown vs Event Countdown & Widget

Countdown and Event Countdown & Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (186K vs 15). Event Countdown & Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Event Countdown & Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.8 for Countdown against 4.7 for Event Countdown & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's.

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, Event Countdown & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Event Countdown & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


### Event Countdown & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you track upcoming events with customizable widgets and a stylish overview. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and more, all from your home screen.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for direct tracking, Stylish overview of all countdowns, Countdown to event start, Customizable countdown colors, Reminders for various life events

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription + No Ads | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Event Countdown & Widget free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Event Countdown & Widget averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

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

Both Countdown and Event Countdown & Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Event Countdown & Widget?

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, and Event Countdown & Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Event Countdown & Widget on August 31, 2026.

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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.*