# Countdown Widget vs EventIdent

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 4.7 against EventIdent's 1.0. Countdown Widget also leads on ratings volume (9.5K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). EventIdent's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EventIdent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, EventIdent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | EventIdent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventident/id1094717254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Oxiti Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039710976) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700)

Track events counting down to or up from the past. This app offers customizable widgets, unlimited timers, and calendar integrations. An optional purchase unlocks advanced features like iCloud sync and custom notifications.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns, Customizable widgets, Calendar event import, Repeating timers, Siri & Shortcuts integration, Dark mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdowns Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Countdowns Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable countdowns
- 💡 Customizable countdown settings
- 🔒 Syncs across devices via iCloud
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not always updating automatically
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Countdowns not displaying correctly
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow reordering of countdowns
- Improve recurring event handling
- Add more customization options
- Provide full-screen countdown view
- Implement more notification options


### EventIdent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventident/id1094717254)

Access detailed event information, including schedules and speaker bios, by entering a unique Event ID. This app enhances your experience at conferences, festivals, and trade shows with real-time updates and venue details.

**Highlights:** Event-specific information access, Full agenda viewing, Speaker details, Real-time organizer notifications, Venue information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is EventIdent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or EventIdent?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while EventIdent averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget or EventIdent have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; EventIdent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or EventIdent?

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, and EventIdent every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 12, 2026 and EventIdent on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*