# Parent Link vs Simple Event Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Event Countdown at 100% against Parent Link's 0%. Simple Event Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). Parent Link's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Parent Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Event Countdown's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parent Link | Simple Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-link/id1481214904/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown/id6794149325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wireless Links Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447795036) | [Deric Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794149327) |

## What reviewers say

### Parent Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-link/id1481214904)

Track your child's school bus in real-time, receiving instant updates on pickup and drop-off times. This utility ensures parents know exactly when their children will arrive and depart.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Estimated time of arrival (ETA), Push notifications for alerts, Pickup and drop-off updates, Child safety monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown/id6794149325)

Easily track upcoming events with a visually dynamic countdown. Name your event, set the date, and view it on your home screen with customizable widgets. The app features a color theme that changes as your event approaches, providing a subtle reminder.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Calendar import, Dynamic color themes, Native iPhone and Mac support, Customizable event naming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parent Link free?

Parent Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Event Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parent Link or Simple Event Countdown?

Simple Event Countdown is rated higher. Parent Link averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple Event Countdown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Parent Link or Simple Event Countdown have ads?

Neither Parent Link nor Simple Event Countdown shows ads.

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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.*