# Event Countdown & Widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 100% against Event Countdown & Widget's 0%. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Event Countdown & Widget's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown & Widget has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

Event Countdown & Widget ships an update monthly, Countdown every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and July 6, 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) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fwd/id6443634067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) | [Mason Ifejika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647948228) |

## 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-fwd/id6443634067)

Create personalized countdowns for all your important events, from birthdays to vacations. Share your special occasions with friends and family using beautiful templates and receive notification reminders as events approach.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown cards, Notification reminders, Shareable event templates, Live countdowns, Event location mapping, Activity and accommodation finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $9.49 | per year |


## 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?

Countdown is rated higher. Event Countdown & Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Event Countdown & Widget shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Event Countdown & Widget ships an update monthly, and Countdown every 8 months. Most recently, Event Countdown & Widget was updated on August 31, 2026 and Countdown on July 6, 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.*