Comparison

DaysToDate vs Countdown · Event Timer

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

Head to head
About

DaysToDate

Features
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Do you have future plans or a goal that you would like to achieve by a certain date? Use DaysToDate to manage the countdowns for your events, make waiting easier and not to forget about them! - Record countdowns detailing all the information you need: icon, title, description... - Enjoy a beautiful and well-cared user interface to improve your user experience: light and dark modes, sound effects and much more. A simple but effective tool.

About

Countdown · Event Timer

Easily track upcoming events like holidays, birthdays, and exams with customizable countdowns. Personalize your event reminders and stay organized with home screen widgets. Recurring events are also supported.

Highlights
  • Effortless event tracking
  • Customizable countdowns with color backgrounds
  • Flexible and multiple reminders
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widget integration
  • Recurring event setup
  • Event sorting by proximity
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Countdown is your go-to companion for keeping track of life's memorable moments: holidays, exams, birthdays, etc. With a sleek and intuitive interface, Countdown makes it effortless to stay on top of all your important events and dates. Key Features: • Effortless Event Tracking: Easily create and manage countdowns for all occasions, from birthdays to vacations and everything in between. Perfect for your birthday countdown, event countdown, and days countdown needs. • Customizable Countdowns: Personalize your countdowns with any color background you desire, adding a touch of flair to your event reminders. • Flexible Reminders: Stay organized with customizable reminders that ensure you never miss a beat. Set multiple reminders at different times leading up to your event (Premium). • Widget Integration: Access your most crucial countdowns directly from your Home Screen or Lock Screen with our convenient countdown widget feature (Premium) • Recurring Events: Set your countdowns to repeat yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, or at custom intervals, keeping track of those recurring milestones effortlessly. • Sort: Easily organize your events based on proximity, ensuring you're always focused on what's coming up next. • Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch to Dark Mode for a more comfortable viewing experience, day or night. Plus, unlock even more functionality with our Premium features, including more alert times and different widgets. Say goodbye to cluttered calendars and hello to simplified event tracking with Countdown. Download now and start counting down to your next unforgettable moment with the ultimate event timer, the Countdown app! ——— You have the option to upgrade to Countdown PRO with a choice of the following plans: – 1 month – 12 months The subscription will automatically renew unless you opt to turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment will be deducted from your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period's end, and the renewal cost will be provided. Users may manage their subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be disabled by accessing the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to that publication. ——— Terms & conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arturogutierrez.github.io/Countdown/privacypolicy/ ——— QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? ——— We love hearing from you and we read every single email you send us!

Screenshots

DaysToDate4 screens
Countdown · Event Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DaysToDate at none against Countdown · Event Timer's 2. DaysToDate also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.1). Countdown · Event Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). 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 · Event Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DaysToDate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaysToDate ships an update every 2 months, Countdown · Event Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
DaysToDate versus Countdown · Event Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaysToDateCountdown · Event Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Sala SamperArturo Gutierrez

In-app purchases

None

DaysToDate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown · Event Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Countdown PRO (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Countdown PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$11.991 Year

Questions

Is DaysToDate free?
DaysToDate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown · Event Timer free?
Countdown · Event Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DaysToDate or Countdown · Event Timer have ads?
Both DaysToDate and Countdown · Event Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, DaysToDate or Countdown · Event Timer?
DaysToDate ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown · Event Timer daily. Most recently, DaysToDate was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown · Event Timer on October 5, 2026.

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