Comparison

Countdown vs Event Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, vacations, exams, and any special occasion.

Highlights
  • Track upcoming events
  • Count remaining days
  • Customize background
  • Personalize countdown style
  • Organize by occasion
Features
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Discover a convenient way to stay organized and excited about upcoming events with Event Countdown Timer. Whether you're eagerly anticipating a concert, preparing for a visit from your loved ones, or counting down to a special occasion, this app has you covered. Key Features: * Effortlessly track all your upcoming events in one place * Stay informed about the remaining days until each event * Personalize your experience by customizing the background and countdown style Event Countdown Timer is your go-to app for various occasions, including: 1) Holiday Countdown: Embrace the holiday spirit and eagerly await your favorite celebrations. 2) Birthday Countdown: Make each birthday feel extra special by counting down the days leading up to it. 3) Vacation Countdown: Get excited about your upcoming vacations and ensure you're fully prepared. 4) Upcoming Events Countdown: Never miss an important event again and always be ready to make memories. 5) Exam Countdown: Stay motivated and organized as you prepare for important exams. 6) Event Countdown: Whether it's a concert, a conference, or any other significant event, keep track of the days remaining. Download Event Countdown Timer now and start anticipating your future with excitement! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Event Countdown

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
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Are you ready to take control of your life and track the moments that matter most to you? Introducing Days Counter, the all-in-one application designed to help you count days from one event to another, whether they're in the past or the future. But that's not all — Days Counter is also your go-to habit tracker, helping you build a better you, one day at a time. Key Features: • Count Days Between Events: Days Counter simplifies tracking the time between significant events in your life. Whether it's counting the days since you met your soulmate, celebrating your anniversary, or eagerly anticipating your next vacation, our app does it all. You can add past events or set up countdowns for future occasions. • Habit Tracker: Take charge of your habits and personal growth with Days Counter's habit tracking feature. Set goals for yourself, track your progress daily, and develop positive routines. Whether you're trying to exercise more, read regularly, or meditate daily, our app provides the tools you need to stay on track. • Customizable Reminders: Never forget an important event or habit again. Days Counter lets you set up customizable reminders, so you're always in the loop. Receive notifications for upcoming events or daily habit check-ins, ensuring you stay committed to your goals. • Beautiful Visuals: Enjoy a visually pleasing and intuitive interface. Days Counter offers a range of themes and color schemes to personalize your experience, making it a joy to use every day. • Sharing: Share your milestones, achievements, and habit successes with friends and family. Days Counter is more than just a day counter or habit tracker; it's a versatile tool that empowers you to make the most of every day, achieve your goals, and cherish life's moments. Whether you're counting down to a special occasion or working on self-improvement, Days Counter is your trusted companion on your journey. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $1.99; 1-month subscription from $4.99; 12-month subscription from $9.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

Countdown and Event Countdown both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Event Countdown's written reviews are positive against 57% of Countdown's. Event Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Countdown's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown against 4.9 for Event Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 48 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Countdown versus Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownEvent Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (118 ratings)4.9 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDays Until LTDAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Countdown

All ratings118 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%

Event Countdown

All ratings48 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions5
  • Days until plus monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Days until plus monthly$4.991 Month
  • Days until plus yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Days until plus yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Days Until Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
6 purchases

Event Countdown

Subscriptions6
  • Countdown PRO3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Days Counter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown free?
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, Countdown or Event Countdown?
Event Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.
Do Countdown or Event Countdown have ads?
Event Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Event Countdown?
Countdown ships an update every 10 days, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 6, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 13, 2026.

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