# ComingUp vs Countdown · Event Timer

The clearest difference is ads: ComingUp at none against Countdown · Event Timer's shown. Countdown · Event Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ComingUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown · Event Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComingUp ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown · Event Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComingUp | Countdown · Event Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comingup-countdown-widgets/id6473546387/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Niven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719142744) | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) |

## What reviewers say

### ComingUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comingup-countdown-widgets/id6473546387)

Track upcoming events like birthdays, holidays, and trips with a visual timeline and customizable widgets. Set reminders to never miss a milestone and share countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Event countdown creation, Visual event timeline, Home screen widgets, Event reminders and notifications, Shared countdowns, iCloud sync for premium users

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |


### Countdown · Event Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-timer/id6498954633)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown PRO (Annual) | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComingUp free?

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

### Is Countdown · Event Timer free?

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

### Do ComingUp or Countdown · Event Timer have ads?

Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; ComingUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, ComingUp or Countdown · Event Timer?

ComingUp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown · Event Timer daily. Most recently, ComingUp was updated on September 19, 2026 and Countdown · Event Timer on June 1, 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.*