# Countdown to an Event vs Countdown ◉

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown ◉ at none against Countdown to an Event's 1. Countdown ◉ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 59%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown to an Event sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown ◉ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown ◉ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ◉ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Countdown to an Event's written reviews are positive against 87% of Countdown ◉'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to an Event | Countdown ◉ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id363735527/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Bevan](https://appshunter.io/developer/363735530) | [迪刚 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492954224) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown to an Event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id363735527)

Track upcoming events with a precise countdown. Set your event title, date, and time, and watch the seconds tick down. Personalize each event with a unique background image from your device or camera.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdown, Event title, date, and time entry, Customizable background images, Image selection from device or camera, Second-by-second updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Customizable backgrounds
- ⏱️ Detailed countdown options
- 📆 Tracks multiple events
- 🆓 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown times
- 📱 Compatibility issues with updates
- 🔍 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Events randomly deleted after updates
- Countdown time off by hours
- Unable to delete events
- Crashes on startup

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable weekends in countdown
- Push notifications for upcoming events
- Option to display years in countdown
- Sync across devices


### Countdown ◉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1475591574)

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

**Highlights:** Set custom events, Track multiple events, Customizable backgrounds, Daily countdown notifications, PIN protection, Counting up after event

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🖼️ Ability to customize background
- 🎨 Clean and appealing design
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to access all features
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Unclear instructions/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Integration with calendar app
- Ability to set custom reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown to an Event free?

Countdown to an Event is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown ◉ free?

Countdown ◉ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown to an Event or Countdown ◉?

Countdown ◉ is rated higher. Countdown to an Event averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Countdown ◉ averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Countdown to an Event or Countdown ◉ have ads?

Countdown to an Event shows ads; Countdown ◉ does not.

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