# Countdown@ vs EventHorizon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EventHorizon at 100% against Countdown@'s 37%. EventHorizon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EventHorizon asks for nothing beyond the download.

EventHorizon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 100% of EventHorizon's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, EventHorizon every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | EventHorizon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventhorizon-smart-countdown/id6471359999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Ngoc Duong Bich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633883173) |

## 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


### EventHorizon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventhorizon-smart-countdown/id6471359999)

Easily track all your important dates and events with custom timers. From vacations and birthdays to holidays and personal goals, this app helps you stay organized and never miss a moment. It supports a wide variety of event types for comprehensive tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable event timers, Track unlimited events, Wide variety of event types, User-friendly interface, Personalized goal tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is EventHorizon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or EventHorizon?

EventHorizon is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while EventHorizon averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or EventHorizon have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; EventHorizon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or EventHorizon?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and EventHorizon every 11 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and EventHorizon on June 24, 2026.

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