# Countdown to an Event vs Countdown Widget | Day Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget | Day Counter at none against Countdown to an Event's shown. Countdown Widget | Day Counter also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 45). Countdown to an Event's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 42%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown to an Event sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget | Day Counter sells 11 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 — 4.5 for Countdown to an Event against 4.4 for Countdown Widget | Day Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Countdown to an Event's written reviews are positive against 42% of Countdown Widget | Day Counter's.

Countdown to an Event ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Widget | Day Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to an Event | Countdown Widget | Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id363735527/reviews)** | [4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6446944824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Bevan](https://appshunter.io/developer/363735530) | [Evgeniia Ludinova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800392527) |

## 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 Widget | Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6446944824)

Easily track important dates with customizable widgets. Create countdowns for future events or count up from past milestones. Never miss a special moment again with this free, ad-free time tracking app.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Count up timers, Unlimited countdowns, Customizable backgrounds, Advanced appearance customization, Event notifications, Pre-made countdown gallery

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Donation Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation Burrito | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium 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 Widget | Day Counter free?

Countdown Widget | Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown to an Event or Countdown Widget | Day Counter?

Countdown to an Event is rated higher. Countdown to an Event averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Countdown Widget | Day Counter averages 4.4 from 196 ratings.

### Do Countdown to an Event or Countdown Widget | Day Counter have ads?

Countdown to an Event shows ads; Countdown Widget | Day Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown to an Event or Countdown Widget | Day Counter?

Countdown to an Event ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget | Day Counter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown to an Event was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown Widget | Day Counter on October 12, 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.*