# Countdown · Event Timer vs Days Until

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown · Event Timer at 100% against Days Until's 0%. Countdown · Event Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.5). Days Until's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Days Until sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, Days Until every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown · Event Timer | Days Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6748325510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) | [Martin Traille](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825217071) |

## 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 |


### Days Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-until-countdown-widget/id6748325510)

Track important dates with a visually appealing countdown. Set custom events, receive smart reminders, and view upcoming milestones on your home or lock screen. Organize events by category and choose how you want to count down.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free countdowns, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Customizable categories with emojis, Count down by days, weeks, months, or exact date, Recurring event tracking, Multiple reminder options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days Until Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown · Event Timer free?

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

### Is Days Until free?

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

### Do Countdown · Event Timer or Days Until have ads?

Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; Days Until does not.

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

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, and Days Until every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown · Event Timer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Days Until on September 24, 2026.

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