# Countdown Days Since & Until vs Events Countdown Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Days Since & Until at 4.8 against Events Countdown Tracker's 3.8. Countdown Days Since & Until also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 6). Events Countdown Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Events Countdown Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Days Since & Until holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's written reviews are positive against 100% of Events Countdown Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, Events Countdown Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Days Since & Until | Events Countdown Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-countdown-tracker/id1332353640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) | [Francois Duchemin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013879697) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Days Since & Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593)

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Calendar event import, Customizable alerts, Cross-device synchronization, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let it Snow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falling Object Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color and Effect Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Simple and with all great features
- 👍 Perfect compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Backward Step
- 🐛 Can't delete a countdown
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible App
- 🐛 App is broken

**Reported bugs**

- Widget won't unlock
- Countdowns not updating
- Widget isn't working
- The 'Day' Bar isn't scaled right
- New update and still crashes

**Requested features**

- One request
- ADD More features please
- Include start date
- Duration function for events
- Dark mode option


### Events Countdown Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-countdown-tracker/id1332353640)

Easily track the days remaining until important future events like holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Personalize your countdowns with custom photos and set reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns for any event, Add custom photos to events, Set event reminders, Track holidays, birthdays, and more, View remaining days at a glance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

Countdown Days Since & Until is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Events Countdown Tracker free?

Events Countdown Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Days Since & Until or Events Countdown Tracker?

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Events Countdown Tracker averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Countdown Days Since & Until or Events Countdown Tracker have ads?

Both Countdown Days Since & Until and Events Countdown Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Days Since & Until or Events Countdown Tracker?

Countdown Days Since & Until ships an update fortnightly, and Events Countdown Tracker every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Days Since & Until was updated on September 23, 2026 and Events Countdown Tracker on September 10, 2026.

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