# Event Countdown Timer & Widget vs Countdown ◉

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown ◉ at 90% against Event Countdown Timer & Widget's 52%. Countdown ◉ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 ◉ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown ◉ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ◉ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 341, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Event Countdown Timer & Widget's written reviews are positive against 90% of Countdown ◉'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown Timer & Widget | Countdown ◉ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 341 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Countdown ◉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574)

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Set custom events, Track multiple events, Customizable backgrounds, Daily countdown notifications, PIN protection, Counting up after event

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🖼️ Ability to customize background
- 🎨 Clean and appealing design
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to access all features
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Integration with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown Timer & Widget free?

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

### Is Countdown ◉ free?

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

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

Countdown ◉ is rated higher. Event Countdown Timer & Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Countdown ◉ averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

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

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

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