# Day Counter & Countdown vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is monetization model: Day Counter & Countdown at free with in-app purchases against Event Countdown's subscription. Day Counter & Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Event Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Counter & Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Event Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Day Counter & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

Day Counter & Countdown ships an update every 5 days, Event Countdown every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Counter & Countdown | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-countdown/id1491434900/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 153 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paliverse Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/949777640) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Day Counter & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-countdown/id1491434900)

Track important upcoming events with countdowns and count-ups. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Personalize your experience with custom backgrounds and themes, and sync across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds and themes, Event alerts and reminders, Notes and sorting, Multiple time units, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992)

Track past and future events with a customizable day counter. Build positive habits and stay on track with personalized reminders and a beautiful interface. Share your progress and milestones with others.

**Highlights:** Count days between past and future events, Habit tracking for personal growth, Customizable event and habit reminders, Visually pleasing and intuitive interface, Share milestones and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Days Counter Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter & Countdown free?

Day Counter & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

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

Event Countdown is rated higher. Day Counter & Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

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

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

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

Day Counter & Countdown ships an update every 5 days, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Day Counter & Countdown was updated on October 13, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 13, 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.*