# Countdown vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown at free against Event Countdown's subscription. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Event Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Event Countdown sells 6 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 — 5.0 for Countdown against 4.9 for Event Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Countdown ships an update every 6 days, Event Countdown every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews)** | [4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992)

Track past and future events with a customizable day counter. Build positive habits and stay on track with personalized reminders and a beautiful interface. Share your progress and milestones with others.

**Highlights:** Count days between past and future events, Habit tracking for personal growth, Customizable event and habit reminders, Visually pleasing and intuitive interface, Share milestones and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Days Counter Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Event Countdown have ads?

Event Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 6 days, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 24, 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.*