# DaysToDate vs Countdown · Event Timer

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaysToDate | Countdown · Event Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Sala Samper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609783572) | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) |

## What reviewers say

### DaysToDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daystodate-time-countdown/id1631667951)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown · Event Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-timer/id6498954633)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown PRO (Annual) | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*