# CountDown app . vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is monetization model: CountDown app . at free with in-app purchases against Event Countdown's subscription. CountDown app . 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). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountDown app . 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CountDown app . 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.

CountDown app . ships an update monthly, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown app . | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1659998958/reviews)** | [4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sangita Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659998960) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### CountDown app .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1659998958)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Days Counter Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountDown app . free?

CountDown app . 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 app . or Event Countdown?

CountDown app . is rated higher. CountDown app . averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do CountDown app . or Event Countdown have ads?

Event Countdown shows ads; CountDown app . does not.

### Which is updated more often, CountDown app . or Event Countdown?

CountDown app . ships an update monthly, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, CountDown app . was updated on October 3, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 5, 2026.

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