# Event Countdown Timer & Widget vs Event Countdown & Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Countdown Timer & Widget at 52% against Event Countdown & Widget's 0%. Event Countdown Timer & Widget also leads on ratings volume (341 vs 15). Event Countdown & Widget'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 Event Countdown & Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown & Widget 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 Event Countdown & Widget'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, Event Countdown & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown Timer & Widget | Event Countdown & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/event-countdown-and-widget/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 | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| 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


### Event Countdown & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/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, 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 Event Countdown & Widget free?

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

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

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

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

Both Event Countdown Timer & Widget and Event Countdown & Widget show ads.

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

Event Countdown Timer & Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Event Countdown & Widget monthly. Most recently, Event Countdown Timer & Widget was updated on October 4, 2026 and Event Countdown & Widget on September 30, 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.*