# Event Countdown & Widget vs Countdown

Event Countdown & Widget and Countdown both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown & Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Event Countdown & Widget against 4.6 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's written reviews are positive against 83% of Countdown's.

Event Countdown & Widget ships an update monthly, Countdown every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown & Widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-day-counter/id1611193421)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets and receive timely notifications. Plan for any occasion, from birthdays to vacations, and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited event countdowns, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance viewing, Customizable reminders before events, Count up from past events, Share events with friends and family, Sync events across devices with iCloud, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Pro Plan | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown & Widget free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Event Countdown & Widget is rated higher. Event Countdown & Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

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

Both Event Countdown & Widget and Countdown show ads.

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

Event Countdown & Widget ships an update monthly, and Countdown every 11 days. Most recently, Event Countdown & Widget was updated on August 31, 2026 and Countdown on September 18, 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.*