Comparison

neCal vs Countdown Stream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

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About

neCal

Features

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It is an app that displays the next event for each calendar set in the Calendar app. It supports widgets. You must have calendar access permission to use it.

About

Countdown Stream

Features

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"Countdown Stream" is an innovative app designed to ensure you never miss a significant moment in your life. Create countdowns for any event or task effortlessly, customize the appearance, and receive notifications to stay on track. With our latest update, you can now sync your events with your Outlook calendar seamlessly. Stay organized and never miss an important event with "Countdown Stream." Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/countdown-stream-privacy-policy/813f5543-ee08-4d67-bb79-1a3485297a30/privacy Terms Of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/countdown-stream-terms-of-use/2874a650-c91d-47c6-9458-ad77e491f864/terms

Screenshots

neCal4 screens

Countdown Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: neCal at none against Countdown Stream's 3. Countdown Stream's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Stream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. neCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

neCal ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Stream every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

neCal versus Countdown Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	neCal	Countdown Stream
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	41 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SHIN INABA	Carol Allen

In-app purchases

None

neCal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown Stream

Subscriptions3

Countdown 1 Week Premium$2.997 Days
countdown 1 week premium$4.991 Month
countdown 1 year premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is neCal free?

neCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Countdown Stream free?

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

Do neCal or Countdown Stream have ads?

Neither neCal nor Countdown Stream shows ads.

Which is updated more often, neCal or Countdown Stream?

neCal ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Stream every 3 weeks. Most recently, neCal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Countdown Stream on October 25, 2026.