# Countdown · Event Timer vs jpc.countdowns

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jpc.countdowns at none against Countdown · Event Timer's 2. jpc.countdowns also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Countdown · Event Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, jpc.countdowns fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown · Event Timer | jpc.countdowns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) | [John Corser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016115570) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### jpc.countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpccountdowns/id6689494969)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown · Event Timer free?

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

### Is jpc.countdowns free?

jpc.countdowns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown · Event Timer or jpc.countdowns have ads?

Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; jpc.countdowns does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown · Event Timer or jpc.countdowns?

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, and jpc.countdowns fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown · Event Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and jpc.countdowns on October 6, 2026.

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