# Countdown Timer. vs Event Countdown & Widget

Countdown Timer. and Event Countdown & Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Countdown Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's. Countdown Timer. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (113 vs 15). Event Countdown & Widget's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Timer. against 4.7 for Event Countdown & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer. has 113 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Countdown Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's.

Countdown Timer. ships an update every 6 months, Event Countdown & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer. | Event Countdown & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danylo Andriushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666043246) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797)

A user-friendly countdown application with a beautiful interface and extensive customization options. It offers Apple Watch and iCloud support, smart notifications, and widgets to keep you informed about upcoming events. The app is compatible with older iOS versions.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns with user pictures, Apple Watch and iCloud synchronization, Smart notifications for upcoming events, Widget support for quick access, Compatibility with iOS 10 and above, Localization in multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Timer. free?

Countdown Timer. 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 Timer. or Event Countdown & Widget?

Countdown Timer. is rated higher. Countdown Timer. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Event Countdown & Widget averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

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

Event Countdown & Widget shows ads; Countdown Timer. does not.

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

Countdown Timer. ships an update every 6 months, and Event Countdown & Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown Timer. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Event Countdown & Widget on September 30, 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.*