# Countdown · Event Timer vs Cartoon

The clearest difference is ads: Cartoon at none against Countdown · Event Timer's shown. Countdown · Event Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Cartoon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, Cartoon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown · Event Timer | Cartoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) | [fookstar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846097578) |

## 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 |


### Cartoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-ai-characteranime/id6755099264)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cartoon Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PhotoRestore Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| PhotoRestore Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown · Event Timer free?

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

### Is Cartoon free?

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

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

Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; Cartoon does not.

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

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, and Cartoon every 3 days. Most recently, Countdown · Event Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cartoon on October 10, 2026.

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