# Event Countdown vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 81% against Event Countdown's 31%. Countdown Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown). Event Countdown's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Event Countdown's written reviews are positive against 81% of Countdown Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Event Countdown ships an update monthly, Countdown Widget every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id1538989691/reviews)** | [4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atalay Asa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491715803) | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) |

## What reviewers say

### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id1538989691)

Easily track important dates with this app. Set reminders for anniversaries, holidays, birthdays, and more. Customize your event displays with various layouts and photos, and share countdowns with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Countdown or count up for events, Event reminders, Customizable event layouts, Photo backgrounds for events, Home screen widgets, Unlimited event creation, Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate Medium Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate Long Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848)

Easily track important dates and events with real-time countdowns. Set custom alerts and personalize your countdowns with themes and emojis. Features home screen widgets for instant access on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Live countdown display, Customizable alerts and notifications, iOS 14 home screen widgets, Widget customization with themes, Emoji integration, Manage multiple countdowns, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Event Countdown is rated higher. Event Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

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

Event Countdown shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

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

Event Countdown ships an update monthly, and Countdown Widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, Event Countdown was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 14, 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.*