# Countdown@ vs Countdown to an event

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Countdown to an event's 4.0. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 2). Countdown to an event's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown to an event sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown to an event every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown to an event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Francesco Pelanda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565356297) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


### Countdown to an event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691)

This app helps you track important dates and moments with customizable countdowns. It offers various countdown modes, personalized notifications, and a unique countup feature to remember past events. Adaptable to any screen size, it ensures you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Multiple countdown modes (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized notifications, Countup feature for past events, Screen size adaptation, Color customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all premium features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full premium version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Countdown to an event free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Countdown to an event?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown to an event averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Countdown to an event have ads?

Both Countdown@ and Countdown to an event show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Countdown to an event?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown to an event every 11 months. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown to an event on June 4, 2026.

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