Comparison

Event Countdown Timer & Widget vs Countdown Reminder, Widget App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

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
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Create countdowns to birthdays, vacations, weddings, concerts, and other important events. Create count ups to remember past special moments forever. 13 reasons to download Event Countdown: - Create countdowns for upcoming events - Create count ups for special moments from the past - A virtually unlimited amount of backgrounds to choose from - View multiple countdowns at the same time - Select from multiple time formats - Schedule events to repeat every day, week, month, or year - Choose if/when you want to be reminded of special events - 6 different widgets to choose from - App icon displays how many days until next event - Share countdowns with your friends and family - Keep your countdowns in sync across devices - A simple, intuitive, and beautiful design - Highly rated with an average of 4+ stars Countdown Pro: The Pro version of Event Countdown can be purchased via an annual subscription to remove ads, create unlimited events, and sync countdowns across devices. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews every year unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://www.sixstarapps.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.sixstarapps.com/privacy/ HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? If you have any question about the app, or need help about something, please do not hesitate to contact us at www.SixStarApps.com. We’ll be happy to help!

About

Countdown Reminder, Widget App

Easily track the days remaining until your important events. Add birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion and see a clear countdown. The app features a simple interface and no advertisements.

Highlights
  • Countdown to special events
  • Track multiple events
  • Simple event addition
  • No in-app advertisements
  • Home screen event tracking
Features
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The best countdown app on on the App Store! The best part: no annoying ads in the app! Count down the days until your special events with our app. Birthdays, Christmas, Vacations, Graduations, Anniversaries and anything else you can think of! Once you add your event and its date, we automatically start counting down the number of days until your special day. How to use: • Click on the + button to add your event • Enter the event name and date & click 'Save' • Voila! You are done, the event has been added and the countdown to your big day has begun! It's as easy as 1,2,3! Keep track of multiple events with our easy home screen that allows you to see multiple event trackers at the same time. NO ADS. This app has no annoying ads like all the other countdown apps on the app store. Download Countdown+ today and let's count down to your special moments together!

Screenshots

Event Countdown Timer & Widget4 screens
Countdown Reminder, Widget App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Reminder, Widget App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 198 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Event Countdown Timer & Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Reminder, Widget App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Event Countdown Timer & Widget ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Reminder, Widget App every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Event Countdown Timer & Widget versus Countdown Reminder, Widget App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvent Countdown Timer & WidgetCountdown Reminder, Widget App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (342 ratings)4.7 (198 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings342 — better198
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Marketing Lab, IncLivintis W.L.L.

Customer experience

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

All ratings341 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative35.5%

Countdown Reminder, Widget App

All ratings197 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App keeps crashing
  • Custom photo crashes app
  • Cannot erase old countdowns
  • App crashes multiple times
  • Widget not available
Show 4 more
  • Cannot unsubscribe
  • Paid for pro version, still asked to pay
  • Days counted incorrectly (off by one)
  • Picture background cut out

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
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  • Change font on photos
  • Add several photos per countdown
  • Notes option for countdowns
  • iPad version for full screen
  • Ability to change font
  • Ongoing events feature
  • Dark mode support in widget and app
  • Share to another person
  • Add to a calendar

Countdown Reminder, Widget App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Pro (annual)$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Countdown Pro (lifetime)$4.99
None

Countdown Reminder, Widget App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Event Countdown Timer & Widget free?
Event Countdown Timer & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Reminder, Widget App free?
Countdown Reminder, Widget App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Event Countdown Timer & Widget or Countdown Reminder, Widget App?
Countdown Reminder, Widget App is rated higher. Event Countdown Timer & Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Countdown Reminder, Widget App averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.
Do Event Countdown Timer & Widget or Countdown Reminder, Widget App have ads?
Event Countdown Timer & Widget shows ads; Countdown Reminder, Widget App does not.
Which is updated more often, Event Countdown Timer & Widget or Countdown Reminder, Widget App?
Event Countdown Timer & Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Reminder, Widget App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Event Countdown Timer & Widget was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown Reminder, Widget App on November 3, 2026.

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