Comparison

My Countdown Buddy vs Event Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Countdown Buddy

Features
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Never miss an important moment again. My Countdown Buddy helps you track upcoming events, special days, deadlines, and anniversaries in a beautiful and intuitive way. Whether it’s a birthday, vacation, wedding, or work deadline, the app keeps you updated with stylish countdowns and progress tracking. Features: Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets – See your countdowns without even opening the app. Customizable Themes – Pick colors, photos, and styles for a personal touch. Smart Reminders – Get notified days or weeks before important events. Count Up & Count Down – Track past and future events effortlessly. Event Categories – Organize vacations, work deadlines, anniversaries, and more. Multiple Countdowns – Plan several events at once, from travel plans to project deadlines. Repeat Events – Set recurring reminders for birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. Sync Across Devices – Your events are safe with iCloud synchronization. Dark Mode – Keep your interface stylish and easy on the eyes. Perfect for tracking: Birthdays and anniversaries Weddings and romantic dates Vacations and trips Holidays and special events Work deadlines and project milestones Baby due dates and pregnancy Retirement countdowns Plan ahead and track all your life events in one app. Download My Countdown Buddy now and never forget an important date again. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ZRqEVozUcT9vzQ7A0vV0ZlG8H429CJ1ZrUFp8Xqua8/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oGBUbvvkG3upwwoporMwQEGue2fMLWOuBTJpP-3HIQA/edit?usp=sharing

About

Event Countdown

Transform any moment into a beautiful, living countdown experience on your home and lock screens. Track days until or since special events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Share your countdowns as stunning images.

Highlights
  • Unlimited event countdowns
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Customizable card styles
  • Smart reminder notifications
  • Live lock screen countdown updates
  • Shareable countdown images
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Your phone is full of apps, but nothing helps you truly celebrate what matters. You set random calendar reminders that you ignore. You forget to check how many days until your wedding, graduation, or dream vacation. Meanwhile, life's precious moments are racing by without the excitement and anticipation they deserve. ToMoment transforms any moment into a beautiful, living countdown experience right on your screen. KEY FEATURES: Create unlimited event countdowns for weddings, vacations, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special day. Watch your day counter track precious memories like "days since we met" or "days since baby was born." Your countdown widget lives directly on your home screen and lock screen - no need to open apps or hunt through calendars. Choose from three stunning card styles: elegant gradients, clean minimal design, or classic simple layouts. Never miss another moment with smart reminder notifications. Get gentle alerts one week before, one day before, or exactly when your special moment arrives. When you're down to the final 10 minutes, watch the magic happen with live countdown updates right on your lock screen. SHARING & MEMORIES: Turn any countdown into a gorgeous photo perfect for Instagram, sharing with family, or keeping as a memory. Whether it's your vacation countdown, anniversary timer, or graduation day counter - every moment becomes shareable art. PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY: Everything stays private on your device. No accounts, no internet required, no data collection. Just you, your moments, and beautiful countdowns that work in both dark and light themes. Life is made of moments. Don't let another one pass by unnoticed. Make every countdown an celebration, every anniversary a joy, and every special day an event worth anticipating. Download ToMoment and start making every moment count. Privacy Policy: https://to-moment-privacy-policy.vercel.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Countdown Buddy4 screens
Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Event Countdown at every 2 days against My Countdown Buddy's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Countdown Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Event Countdown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Countdown Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Event Countdown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My Countdown Buddy versus Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Countdown BuddyEvent Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail YarashevichShivam Rishi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Countdown Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
4 purchases

Event Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Purchase Promo$0.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is My Countdown Buddy free?
My Countdown Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Countdown free?
Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Countdown Buddy or Event Countdown have ads?
Neither My Countdown Buddy nor Event Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Countdown Buddy or Event Countdown?
My Countdown Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Event Countdown every 2 days. Most recently, My Countdown Buddy was updated on October 28, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 24, 2026.

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