# Focus Space vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Countdown at 100% against Focus Space's 56%. Event Countdown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Focus Space's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Focus Space's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Space | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 95 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548)

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Activity timer for focused sessions, Pomodoro timer with custom intervals, Playlist timer for daily routines, Daily focus reminders, Progress tracking and statistics, Customizable focus sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Productivity & Focus | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Timer Yearly (60% off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | 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 Focus Space free?

Focus Space 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, Focus Space or Event Countdown?

Event Countdown is rated higher. Focus Space averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Focus Space or Event Countdown have ads?

Event Countdown shows ads; Focus Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Space or Event Countdown?

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Focus Space was updated on September 15, 2026 and Event Countdown on September 5, 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.*