# CountdownEvents vs Simple Event Countdown

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CountdownEvents at 18.5 against Simple Event Countdown's 26.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CountdownEvents against 5.0 for Simple Event Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountdownEvents | Simple Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownevents-widgets/id6759694899/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown/id6794149325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604233303) | [Deric Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794149327) |

## What reviewers say

### CountdownEvents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownevents-widgets/id6759694899)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown/id6794149325)

Easily track upcoming events with a visually dynamic countdown. Name your event, set the date, and view it on your home screen with customizable widgets. The app features a color theme that changes as your event approaches, providing a subtle reminder.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Calendar import, Dynamic color themes, Native iPhone and Mac support, Customizable event naming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountdownEvents free?

CountdownEvents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Event Countdown free?

Simple Event Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CountdownEvents or Simple Event Countdown?

CountdownEvents and Simple Event Countdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CountdownEvents or Simple Event Countdown have ads?

Neither CountdownEvents nor Simple Event Countdown shows ads.

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