# Event Countdown Timer & Widget vs Dayfall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Countdown Timer & Widget at 52% against Dayfall's 0%. Event Countdown Timer & Widget also leads on ratings volume (341 vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Dayfall's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Dayfall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dayfall holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown Timer & Widget has 341 ratings behind it against 15, 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 0% of Dayfall'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, Dayfall monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown Timer & Widget | Dayfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-timer-and-widget/id1464521575/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayfall-countdown-and-widgets/id1533554976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **51.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## 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


### Dayfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayfall-countdown-and-widgets/id1533554976)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you track upcoming events with customizable widgets and a stylish overview. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and more, all from your home screen.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for direct tracking, Stylish overview of all countdowns, Countdown to event start, Customizable countdown colors, Reminders for various life events

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription + No Ads | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown Timer & Widget free?

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

### Is Dayfall free?

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

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

Dayfall is rated higher. Event Countdown Timer & Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Dayfall averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

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

Both Event Countdown Timer & Widget and Dayfall show ads.

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

Event Countdown Timer & Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Dayfall monthly. Most recently, Event Countdown Timer & Widget was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dayfall on October 16, 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.*