# Countdown  ‎ vs Days Counter. Event Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Days Counter. Event Tracker at 88% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Days Counter. Event Tracker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Days Counter. Event Tracker sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days Counter. Event Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 21, 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 88% of Days Counter. Event Tracker's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Days Counter. Event Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Days Counter. Event Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-tracker/id1604856248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Bitsens](https://appshunter.io/developer/961189050) |

## 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


### Days Counter. Event Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-tracker/id1604856248)

Never miss an important date again with this free event tracker. Set up countdowns to future milestones or count up days since past events. Receive timely reminders and organize your life's key moments with customizable notes and a stylish interface.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up days since past events, Customizable reminder alerts, Add notes for each event, Stylish and customizable interface, Backup and sync events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Reminders | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 60% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| Widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 50% OFF | $3.99 | one-time |
| All In One. 30% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Days Counter. Event Tracker free?

Days Counter. Event Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Days Counter. Event Tracker?

Days Counter. Event Tracker is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Days Counter. Event Tracker averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Days Counter. Event Tracker have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Days Counter. Event Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Days Counter. Event Tracker?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Days Counter. Event Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Days Counter. Event Tracker on September 30, 2026.

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