# Simply vs Countdown · Event Timer

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply | Countdown · Event Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Gooding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720013414) | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-countdown/id6473840923)

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 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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