# Event Countdown vs Countdown & Visual Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Event Countdown at 4.9 against Countdown & Visual Timer's 4.0. Event Countdown also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1). Countdown & Visual Timer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Countdown & Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Event Countdown ships an update every 4 months, Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown | Countdown & Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown & Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and timely reminders. It offers unlimited event creation and a count-up feature for past occasions. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Timely reminders, Unlimited event creation, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown & Visual Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Event Countdown or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Event Countdown is rated higher. Event Countdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Countdown & Visual Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Event Countdown or Countdown & Visual Timer have ads?

Both Event Countdown and Countdown & Visual Timer show ads.

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

Event Countdown ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Event Countdown was updated on September 5, 2026 and Countdown & Visual Timer on August 12, 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.*