# Countdown  ‎ vs Eventime

The clearest difference is rating: Eventime at 4.4 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Eventime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 34%). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 266). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Eventime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eventime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 266, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Eventime's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Eventime every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Eventime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.4 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventime-event-countdown/id1489533464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 266 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Daniel Cruanes Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489533463) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


### Eventime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventime-event-countdown/id1489533464)

Easily track all your important events, from parties and concerts to movie releases and holidays. Never miss an upcoming event you're looking forward to with this intuitive countdown tracker.

**Highlights:** Event countdown tracking, Explore upcoming events, Categorized event browsing, Popular event discovery, Customizable event types

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eventime Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable widget with personal photos
- ⭐ Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🔄 Automatic event renewal feature
- 🎯 Multiple event tracking capability
- 🌈 Color customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Date picker broken/non-functional
- 🐛 Widget displays blank or blue screen
- 🐛 Widget fails after iOS updates
- 🐛 Difficulty editing existing events
- 🐛 Widget freezes and doesn't update

**Reported bugs**

- Date picker unresponsive when creating/editing events
- Widget displays blank or blue screen after iOS updates
- Widget fails to update after event passes
- Widget shows incorrect countdown numbers
- Widget freezes intermittently

**Requested features**

- Display countdown in days only (no months/years)
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Bi-weekly and custom recurring intervals
- Widget cycling through multiple events
- Days since event tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Eventime free?

Eventime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Eventime?

Eventime is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Eventime averages 4.4 from 266 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Eventime have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Eventime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Eventime?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Eventime every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Eventime on September 15, 2026.

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