# Countdown vs Event Countdown & Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 52% against Event Countdown & Widget's 0%. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 15). Event Countdown & Widget's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Event Countdown & Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown & Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Event Countdown & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Event Countdown & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Event Countdown & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you track upcoming events with customizable widgets and a stylish overview. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and more, all from your home screen.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for direct tracking, Stylish overview of all countdowns, Countdown to event start, Customizable countdown colors, Reminders for various life events

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription + No Ads | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Event Countdown & Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Event Countdown & Widget?

Event Countdown & Widget is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Event Countdown & Widget averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Event Countdown & Widget have ads?

Both Countdown and Event Countdown & Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Event Countdown & Widget?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Event Countdown & Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 13, 2026 and Event Countdown & Widget on September 30, 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.*