# Countdown to an event vs Timer®

The clearest difference is rating: Timer® at 4.7 against Countdown to an event's 4.0. Timer® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (38 vs 2). Countdown to an event's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown to an event sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timer® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer® has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to an event | Timer® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id6450411439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Pelanda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565356297) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown to an event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691)

This app helps you track important dates and moments with customizable countdowns. It offers various countdown modes, personalized notifications, and a unique countup feature to remember past events. Adaptable to any screen size, it ensures you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Multiple countdown modes (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized notifications, Countup feature for past events, Screen size adaptation, Color customization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all premium features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full premium version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Timer®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id6450411439)

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable colors, Alarm sound selection, User-friendly interface, Vibration alert, Reliable and accurate timekeeping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown to an event free?

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

### Is Timer® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown to an event or Timer®?

Timer® is rated higher. Countdown to an event averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Countdown to an event or Timer® have ads?

Both Countdown to an event and Timer® show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown to an event or Timer®?

Countdown to an event ships an update every 11 months, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, Countdown to an event was updated on September 27, 2026 and Timer® on October 13, 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.*