# Countdown ◉ vs Event Countdown & Widget

Countdown ◉ and Event Countdown & Widget both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Countdown ◉'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's. Countdown ◉ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown & Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Countdown ◉ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown ◉ against 4.7 for Event Countdown & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ◉ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Countdown ◉'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ◉ | Event Countdown & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews) | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Countdown ◉ free?

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

### Is Event Countdown & Widget free?

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

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

Countdown ◉ and Event Countdown & Widget are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 15 ratings respectively.

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

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

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