Comparison

CountDown & Day Counter Widget vs Event Countdown

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

Head to head
About

CountDown & Day Counter Widget

Track upcoming events with customizable countdowns in various units. Personalize your experience with custom wallpapers and text colors. View your events in carousel or grid formats.

Highlights
  • Countdown in multiple units
  • Widget support
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Customizable text color
  • Carousel and grid view
  • Event customization
Features
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Count down to the days that matter. Birthdays, trips, weddings, exams and holidays each become a bold poster with a giant day count and a clock that ticks live. POSTERS THAT TICK • Every countdown gets its own color or photo • Days, hours, minutes and seconds count down live • Show the time left in days, weeks, months or sleeps • Pick from a photo library or use your own pictures ON YOUR HOME SCREEN AND LOCK SCREEN • Photo or color widgets for the Home Screen • An Up Next widget for what's coming soon • Lock Screen and StandBy widgets • A Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island for the final hours NEVER MISS THE DAY • Reminders at the time, before it, and on milestones • Repeat every year, month or week, perfect for birthdays and anniversaries • Ask Siri how long until any event ALSO • Count up from past dates: anniversaries, streaks, "days since" • Filters for this week, this month, repeating and past • Quick templates for birthdays, trips, holidays, weddings, anniversaries and exams • A celebration when the day arrives, ready to share • Daily automatic backups, Recently Deleted, and export to JSON or CSV • Available in 16 languages COUNTDOWN PREMIUM The free version holds up to 5 countdowns. Premium unlocks unlimited countdowns, every wallpaper pack, reminders before the event and at a time you choose, and all Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Choose a weekly or monthly plan. Both start with a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://websites-62e8f.web.app/countdown_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://websites-62e8f.web.app/countdown_privacy.html

About

Event Countdown

Track past and future events with a customizable day counter. Build positive habits and stay on track with personalized reminders and a beautiful interface. Share your progress and milestones with others.

Highlights
  • Count days between past and future events
  • Habit tracking for personal growth
  • Customizable event and habit reminders
  • Visually pleasing and intuitive interface
  • Share milestones and achievements
Features
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Are you ready to take control of your life and track the moments that matter most to you? Introducing Days Counter, the all-in-one application designed to help you count days from one event to another, whether they're in the past or the future. But that's not all — Days Counter is also your go-to habit tracker, helping you build a better you, one day at a time. Key Features: • Count Days Between Events: Days Counter simplifies tracking the time between significant events in your life. Whether it's counting the days since you met your soulmate, celebrating your anniversary, or eagerly anticipating your next vacation, our app does it all. You can add past events or set up countdowns for future occasions. • Habit Tracker: Take charge of your habits and personal growth with Days Counter's habit tracking feature. Set goals for yourself, track your progress daily, and develop positive routines. Whether you're trying to exercise more, read regularly, or meditate daily, our app provides the tools you need to stay on track. • Customizable Reminders: Never forget an important event or habit again. Days Counter lets you set up customizable reminders, so you're always in the loop. Receive notifications for upcoming events or daily habit check-ins, ensuring you stay committed to your goals. • Beautiful Visuals: Enjoy a visually pleasing and intuitive interface. Days Counter offers a range of themes and color schemes to personalize your experience, making it a joy to use every day. • Sharing: Share your milestones, achievements, and habit successes with friends and family. Days Counter is more than just a day counter or habit tracker; it's a versatile tool that empowers you to make the most of every day, achieve your goals, and cherish life's moments. Whether you're counting down to a special occasion or working on self-improvement, Days Counter is your trusted companion on your journey. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $1.99; 1-month subscription from $4.99; 12-month subscription from $9.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

CountDown & Day Counter Widget4 screens
Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CountDown & Day Counter Widget at free with in-app purchases against Event Countdown's subscription. CountDown & Day Counter Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Event Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 & Day Counter Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Event Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CountDown & Day Counter Widget against 4.9 for Event Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CountDown & Day Counter Widget ships an update monthly, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CountDown & Day Counter Widget versus Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountDown & Day Counter WidgetEvent Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings248 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSangita GautamAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

CountDown & Day Counter Widget

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Event Countdown

All ratings48 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CountDown & Day Counter Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
6 purchases

Event Countdown

Subscriptions6
  • Countdown PRO3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Days Counter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CountDown & Day Counter Widget free?
CountDown & Day Counter Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Countdown free?
Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CountDown & Day Counter Widget or Event Countdown?
CountDown & Day Counter Widget is rated higher. CountDown & Day Counter Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.
Do CountDown & Day Counter Widget or Event Countdown have ads?
Event Countdown shows ads; CountDown & Day Counter Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, CountDown & Day Counter Widget or Event Countdown?
CountDown & Day Counter Widget ships an update monthly, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, CountDown & Day Counter Widget was updated on October 20, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 24, 2026.

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