Comparison

Sum List vs EventTimer

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

Head to head
About

Sum List

Features
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Create lists with quantities, calculate the sum: - Simple table for budget or any similar calculation. - User can choose a currency, measurement or custom unit - Marking of completed items is possible. Folder structure for easy organizing - On device folders are used for storing lists. - Lists can be created in a folder or without a folder. - Lists can be duplicated, moved or deleted. - Deleted lists can be recovered from Recently Deleted folder. - iCloud folders enabled in-app-purchases. - iCloud folders are private, and can be accessed by only the user. They can be accessed by only the devices using the same Apple ID. List structure - Contains rows - Each row is formed of a title and and a multiplication of two quantities. - Rows can be marked as complete. List has a title and notes section. - Title can be edited. - Notes about the list can be entered. Notes can be shown or hidden. - Decimal places shown is 2 by default, but can be adjusted. - Calculations can be hid, only title and a value can be shown at each row for simplicity. - At the bottom, the sum of all list items is shown. - The sum can be copied to clipboard. - The list can be exported as a CSV file in the share menu.

About

EventTimer

Features
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Organize, track, and count down to all of life’s important events with EventTimer Countdown. Whether it's a birthday, a work deadline, a personal goal, or a holiday, this app helps you stay prepared and never miss a special occasion. Perfect for planning ahead and creating reminders that keep you on top of every moment! Features: Flexible Countdown Options - Create countdowns for one-time events, or set them to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Categorize Your Events - Organize countdowns by category, like birthdays, personal, work, holidays, and more, for easy management and quick access. Customizable Widgets - Add countdown widgets to your home screen to see upcoming events at a glance, without even opening the app. Automatic Reminders - Set reminders that repeat for recurring events, so you’re always in the know about important dates. Simple and Intuitive Design - User-friendly interface makes creating and tracking countdowns effortless.

Screenshots

Sum List4 screens
EventTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EventTimer at Free against Sum List's $1.99. EventTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Sum List's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

EventTimer is free to download; Sum List costs $1.99 up front. Sum List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EventTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sum List ships an update every 3 months, EventTimer daily. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
Sum List versus EventTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum ListEventTimer
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErdem MetOmari Sopromadze

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum List

One-time1
  • iCloud Extension$1.99
None

EventTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sum List free?
Sum List costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is EventTimer free?
EventTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sum List or EventTimer have ads?
Neither Sum List nor EventTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sum List or EventTimer?
Sum List ships an update every 3 months, and EventTimer daily. Most recently, Sum List was updated on July 19, 2026 and EventTimer on September 23, 2026.

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