# Car Maintenance Reminders vs Event Countdown Checker

The clearest difference is rating: Event Countdown Checker at 5.0 against Car Maintenance Reminders's 4.5. Event Countdown Checker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Car Maintenance Reminders's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Maintenance Reminders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Event Countdown Checker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Maintenance Reminders has 182 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Maintenance Reminders | Event Countdown Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-maintenance-reminders/id1617869280/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-checker/id6677006154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Gamache](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520645415) | [Andres Made](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560073814) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Maintenance Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-maintenance-reminders/id1617869280)

Track your vehicle's maintenance history and receive timely reminders for essential services like oil changes and tire rotations. Upload photos of receipts and parts, and export your records for easy sharing or backup. Keep your car running smoothly and safely.

**Highlights:** Service reminders for oil changes, fluids, filters, tires, battery, engine, and brakes, Customizable maintenance intervals, Home Screen widget for at-a-glance vehicle health, Notifications for upcoming maintenance, Attach photos of receipts and parts, Export maintenance records in PDF or CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF and CSV | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Highly customizable maintenance items
- 👍 Great for tracking multiple vehicles
- 👍 Useful reminders for maintenance
- 👍 No unnecessary accounts or subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after updates
- 🐛 Cars disappearing from the app
- 🐛 Blank documents after upgrade
- 🐛 Lost data after iCloud sync
- 🐛 Icons instead of list for reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Downloaded blank documents after upgrade
- Lost 4 saved vehicles after iCloud update
- Cars randomly disappearing from the app
- All maintenance records and car information disappeared
- No vehicles showing when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Support for Shortcuts app for automation
- Duplicate car functionality
- Schedule or template options
- Better synchronization or backup options
- Visibility of checkpoints


### Event Countdown Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-checker/id6677006154)

Easily track the time remaining until your important events, from birthdays to vacations. Organize tasks with an integrated checklist and personalize the look with custom themes. This intuitive tool helps you stay prepared and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer to events, Event task checklist, Customizable themes, Intuitive design, Track days, hours, minutes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Maintenance Reminders free?

Car Maintenance Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Event Countdown Checker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Maintenance Reminders or Event Countdown Checker?

Event Countdown Checker is rated higher. Car Maintenance Reminders averages 4.5 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Event Countdown Checker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Car Maintenance Reminders or Event Countdown Checker have ads?

Neither Car Maintenance Reminders nor Event Countdown Checker shows ads.

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