Comparison

DateTracker vs Countdown · Event Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DateTracker

Easily count days until or since important events. Set up countdowns for celebrations or track streaks for positive habits. Import dates from your calendar or add them manually, and use widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Countdown to events
  • Track days since events
  • Import dates from calendar
  • Manual date entry
  • Home screen widgets
  • Track positive habits
Features
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Tracking the Days allows you to track the number of days since or until a certain date. You can use it to countdown to a special event (Christmas, anniversary, moving day, graduation, etc.) or to track how long it has been since a certain day, such as positive habits like how long since you quit smoking, started a diet or any other streak you'd like to track. You can enter the dates to track manually or import them from your calendar. Add the most important date as a widget to your home screen to keep it front and center.

About

Countdown · Event Timer

Easily track upcoming events like holidays, birthdays, and exams with customizable countdowns. Personalize your event reminders and stay organized with home screen widgets. Recurring events are also supported.

Highlights
  • Effortless event tracking
  • Customizable countdowns with color backgrounds
  • Flexible and multiple reminders
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widget integration
  • Recurring event setup
  • Event sorting by proximity
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Countdown is your go-to companion for keeping track of life's memorable moments: holidays, exams, birthdays, etc. With a sleek and intuitive interface, Countdown makes it effortless to stay on top of all your important events and dates. Key Features: • Effortless Event Tracking: Easily create and manage countdowns for all occasions, from birthdays to vacations and everything in between. Perfect for your birthday countdown, event countdown, and days countdown needs. • Customizable Countdowns: Personalize your countdowns with any color background you desire, adding a touch of flair to your event reminders. • Flexible Reminders: Stay organized with customizable reminders that ensure you never miss a beat. Set multiple reminders at different times leading up to your event (Premium). • Widget Integration: Access your most crucial countdowns directly from your Home Screen or Lock Screen with our convenient countdown widget feature (Premium) • Recurring Events: Set your countdowns to repeat yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, or at custom intervals, keeping track of those recurring milestones effortlessly. • Sort: Easily organize your events based on proximity, ensuring you're always focused on what's coming up next. • Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch to Dark Mode for a more comfortable viewing experience, day or night. Plus, unlock even more functionality with our Premium features, including more alert times and different widgets. Say goodbye to cluttered calendars and hello to simplified event tracking with Countdown. Download now and start counting down to your next unforgettable moment with the ultimate event timer, the Countdown app! ——— You have the option to upgrade to Countdown PRO with a choice of the following plans: – 1 month – 12 months The subscription will automatically renew unless you opt to turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment will be deducted from your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the current period's end, and the renewal cost will be provided. Users may manage their subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be disabled by accessing the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription to that publication. ——— Terms & conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arturogutierrez.github.io/Countdown/privacypolicy/ ——— QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? ——— We love hearing from you and we read every single email you send us!

Screenshots

DateTracker3 screens
Countdown · Event Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countdown · Event Timer at Free against DateTracker's $0.99. Countdown · Event Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 38 months). DateTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Countdown · Event Timer is free to download; DateTracker costs $0.99 up front. Countdown · Event Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DateTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DateTracker ships an update every 38 months, Countdown · Event Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DateTracker versus Countdown · Event Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDateTrackerCountdown · Event Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott Michael NashArturo Gutierrez

Customer experience

DateTracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Countdown · Event Timer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DateTracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown · Event Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Countdown PRO (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Countdown PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$11.991 Year

Questions

Is DateTracker free?
DateTracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown · Event Timer free?
Countdown · Event Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DateTracker or Countdown · Event Timer have ads?
Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; DateTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, DateTracker or Countdown · Event Timer?
DateTracker ships an update every 38 months, and Countdown · Event Timer daily. Most recently, DateTracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown · Event Timer on October 30, 2026.

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