# Countdown to Everything vs Event Countdown Timer & Widget

Countdown to Everything and Event Countdown Timer & Widget both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Countdown to Everything's written reviews are positive against 52% of Event Countdown Timer & Widget's. Countdown to Everything also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Event Countdown Timer & Widget's advantage is ratings volume (341 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown Timer & Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Countdown to Everything asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown to Everything against 4.5 for Event Countdown Timer & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown Timer & Widget has 341 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Countdown to Everything's written reviews are positive against 52% of Event Countdown Timer & Widget's.

Countdown to Everything ships an update every 4 months, Event Countdown Timer & Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to Everything | Event Countdown Timer & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-everything/id1425757789/reviews) | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **341** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425757788) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown to Everything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-everything/id1425757789)

Track important upcoming events with a customizable countdown. Create unlimited events, organize them with color-coded folders, and receive personalized alerts. Add widgets to your home screen and lock screen for quick access.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event creation, Color-coded event folders, Repeating event setup, Customizable countdown units, Personalized alerts, Home and lock screen widgets, Calendar event import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Event Countdown Timer & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575)

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdowns and celebrate past moments with count-ups. Personalize your experience with numerous backgrounds, widgets, and reminder options. Share your special dates with friends and family, and keep them synchronized across devices.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns for future events, Create count-ups for past moments, Unlimited background choices, Multiple time formats, Repeatable event scheduling, Customizable event reminders, Multiple widget options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro (annual) | $1.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro (lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and minimalistic design
- 🖼️ Photo background feature
- 🔄 Sync across iOS devices
- 🌟 Looks and performs great
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid for more than two countdowns
- 🚫 Cannot erase old countdowns
- 💳 Added charges after purchase
- 🔒 Requires photo access for timers
- 📱 No iPad app available

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- Custom photo crashes app
- Cannot erase old countdowns
- App crashes multiple times
- Widget not available

**Requested features**

- Show actual date for listed events
- Widget to count days since an event
- Show 'Today' instead of skipping event
- Fortnightly reminder setting
- Dark/night theme


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown to Everything free?

Countdown to Everything is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Event Countdown Timer & Widget free?

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

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

Countdown to Everything and Event Countdown Timer & Widget are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 341 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown to Everything or Event Countdown Timer & Widget have ads?

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

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

Countdown to Everything ships an update every 4 months, and Event Countdown Timer & Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown to Everything was updated on August 5, 2026 and Event Countdown Timer & Widget on September 21, 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.*