# Countdown · Event Timer vs Anniversary

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

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, Anniversary every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown · Event Timer | Anniversary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arturo Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782885) | [颖 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872549512) |

## 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 |


### Anniversary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anniversary-countdown/id6760209832)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro (Best Value) | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown · Event Timer free?

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

### Is Anniversary free?

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

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

Countdown · Event Timer shows ads; Anniversary does not.

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

Countdown · Event Timer ships an update daily, and Anniversary every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown · Event Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Anniversary on October 5, 2026.

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