# Event Countdown vs TickDown

The clearest difference is monetization model: TickDown at ad-supported against Event Countdown's subscription. TickDown also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Event Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 TickDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Event Countdown against 5.0 for TickDown. 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, TickDown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown | TickDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickdown-countdown-and-tasks/id6807993067/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 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) | [Nusaif Valappil](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807993069) |

## 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 |


### TickDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickdown-countdown-and-tasks/id6807993067)

Organize your life by combining countdowns to important events with a clear task list. View your deadlines, birthdays, and to-dos all in one place, with customizable visuals and reminders. The core app works offline, and optional premium features unlock advanced widgets and backups.

**Highlights:** Live countdowns to the second, Customizable event backgrounds, Subtasks with progress tracking, Integrated calendar view, Event and task reminders, Home and Lock Screen widgets (Premium), Encrypted on-device backups

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TickDown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

### Is TickDown free?

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

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

TickDown is rated higher. Event Countdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while TickDown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Event Countdown or TickDown have ads?

Both Event Countdown and TickDown show ads.

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

Event Countdown ships an update every 4 months, and TickDown every 4 days. Most recently, Event Countdown was updated on November 7, 2026 and TickDown on October 31, 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.*