Comparison

Simply 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

Simply

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Simply a free app. No ads, no in-app purchases, no paid features! Keep track of important events in your life with an easy and simple interface. - Add unlimited events - Customize the look and time of your events - Add Home Screen widgets to easily view your events - Dark mode automatically turns on based on your system settings - Many color themes to choose from

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

Simply4 screens
Countdown · Event Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply at none against Countdown · Event Timer's 2. Simply also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown · Event Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Countdown · Event Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply ships an update every 5 months, Countdown · Event Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Simply versus Countdown · Event Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyCountdown · Event Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax GoodingArturo Gutierrez

In-app purchases

None

Simply

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 Simply free?
Simply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown · Event Timer free?
Countdown · Event Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply or Countdown · Event Timer have ads?
Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; Simply does not.
Which is updated more often, Simply or Countdown · Event Timer?
Simply ships an update every 5 months, and Countdown · Event Timer daily. Most recently, Simply was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown · Event Timer on June 1, 2026.

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