# Countdown to an Event vs Countdown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at every 2 weeks against Countdown to an Event's every 2 months. Countdown also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown to an Event sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown to an Event against 4.4 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Countdown to an Event's written reviews are positive against 52% of Countdown's.

Countdown to an Event ships an update every 2 months, Countdown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## 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)** | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Bevan](https://appshunter.io/developer/363735530) | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) |

## 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-time-since/id458980758)

Easily track upcoming events and deadlines. Set a date and name for any occasion to see the remaining time in months, weeks, and days. Never forget important dates again with this helpful reminder tool.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count down time remaining, Display time in months, weeks, days, Remember important dates, Set custom event names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro - days Counter | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime access | $12.99 | one-time |


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown to an Event is rated higher. Countdown to an Event averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.

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

Both Countdown to an Event and Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown to an Event or Countdown?

Countdown to an Event ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown to an Event was updated on October 14, 2026 and Countdown on October 13, 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.*