# Countdown vs Countdown to an event

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at every 2 weeks against Countdown to an event's every 11 months. Countdown also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). Countdown to an event's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown to an event sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown to an event every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown to an event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Francesco Pelanda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565356297) |

## 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 |


### Countdown to an event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691)

This app helps you track important dates and moments with customizable countdowns. It offers various countdown modes, personalized notifications, and a unique countup feature to remember past events. Adaptable to any screen size, it ensures you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Multiple countdown modes (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized notifications, Countup feature for past events, Screen size adaptation, Color customization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all premium features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full premium version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown to an event free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Countdown to an event averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Countdown and Countdown to an event show ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown to an event every 11 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 20, 2026 and Countdown to an event on October 18, 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.*