# Event Countdown Timer & Widget vs Day Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Event Countdown Timer & Widget at 4.5 against Day Counter's 3.9. Event Countdown Timer & Widget also leads on ratings volume (341 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Day Counter's advantage is 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. Day Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Event Countdown Timer & Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown Timer & Widget has 341 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Event Countdown Timer & Widget's written reviews are positive against 60% of Day Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Event Countdown Timer & Widget ships an update every 2 months, Day Counter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown Timer & Widget | Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575/reviews)** | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-count-down-and-up/id1527387576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) | [SeungJun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435485286) |

## 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


### Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-count-down-and-up/id1527387576)

Easily track important dates and milestones. Count down to upcoming events or count up from significant starting points. Manage an unlimited number of events without any cost.

**Highlights:** Track countdowns to events, Track count ups from starting dates, Unlimited event tracking, Free to use, Simple interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown Timer & Widget free?

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

### Is Day Counter free?

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

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

Event Countdown Timer & Widget is rated higher. Event Countdown Timer & Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Day Counter averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Event Countdown Timer & Widget or Day Counter have ads?

Event Countdown Timer & Widget shows ads; Day Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Event Countdown Timer & Widget or Day Counter?

Event Countdown Timer & Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Day Counter every 5 days. Most recently, Event Countdown Timer & Widget was updated on September 21, 2026 and Day Counter on September 8, 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.*