Comparison

Countdown 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

Countdown

Create visually appealing event trackers for your important dates, from weddings to birthdays. Add these customizable widgets to your Home and Lock Screens for instant visibility. Receive timely alerts and track progress with unique counting modes.

Highlights
  • Customizable event styles
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Precise event alerts
  • Count 'days since' milestones
  • Smart repeats for recurring events
  • Custom icons and photos
Features
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Your next big moment—always in view. Create beautiful event trackers with customizable styles, add them to the Home Screen and Lock Screen, and watch the days melt away. What you can do: - Plan life events: wedding, birthday, anniversary, vacation, Christmas, retirement, D-Day at work, and more. - Choose a look that fits: minimal, bold, pastel, photo-based, or progress rings. - Place glanceable modules on the Home Screen and Lock Screen for instant access. - Get precise alerts before an event starts (hours, days, or weeks ahead). - Count “days since” past milestones to celebrate streaks and wins. - Privacy by design: your data stays on your devices. Power features: - Smart repeats for birthdays and anniversaries. - Custom icons, emojis, and photos per event. - Color themes and gradients, including dark mode tuned palettes. - Flexible units: days, weeks, or a compact “D-X” style. - “Count up” mode for tracking time since key moments. Perfect for: Birthday reminder, anniversary tracker, day counter, vacation planning, cruise prep, workday milestones, study goals, fitness streaks, holiday planning, and “days since” motivation. Why people stick with it Fast setup, tasteful styles, clean layout, and modules that look great on both the Home Screen and Lock Screen—so your next milestone stays top of mind.

About

Event Countdown

Organize and track important dates with customizable countdowns and event reminders. View upcoming events in a calendar layout and see your countdowns at a glance with home screen widgets. Never miss a special moment or deadline again.

Highlights
  • Unlimited countdown timers
  • Calendar integration
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Live Activities for lock screen tracking
  • Import and export event data
  • Clean and fast user interface
Features
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Stay on top of what matters most with a powerful countdown and event tracker designed for everyday life. Whether you’re counting down to vacations, birthdays, holidays, or important deadlines, this app keeps everything organized, visible, and easy to manage. KEY FEATURES Countdown Timer for Everything Create unlimited countdowns for events, holidays, birthdays, and special moments. Track time down to the second. Events & Calendar Integration View all your events in a clean calendar layout. Sync with your existing calendar and keep everything in one place. Beautiful Widgets Add customizable home screen widgets to see your countdowns at a glance—no need to open the app. Live Activities Track your most important countdowns in real time right from your lock screen. Import & Export Easily import events or export your data for backup and sharing. Simple & Fast Clean design, smooth performance, and easy setup so you can focus on your moments—not the app. PERFECT FOR • Vacations & trips • Birthdays & anniversaries • Holidays & special events • Deadlines & goals • Daily reminders Never lose track of time again. Turn every moment into something to look forward to. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown at none against Event Countdown's 4. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Event Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and rating 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. Event Countdown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Countdown against 5.0 for Event Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, Event Countdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Countdown versus Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownEvent Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB57 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperAleksei KamenevYevhenii Ksenych

Customer experience

Countdown

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Event Countdown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Event Countdown

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Event Countdown free?
Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown or Event Countdown?
Countdown and Event Countdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Countdown or Event Countdown have ads?
Event Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Event Countdown?
Countdown ships an update every 5 weeks, and Event Countdown every 6 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 17, 2026.

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