# Countdown vs Event Countdown

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.

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.

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.

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days until plus monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Days until plus monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Days until plus yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Days until plus yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Days Until Plus | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 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 15, 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.*