Comparison

Countdowns vs EventIdent

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

Head to head
About

Countdowns

Track upcoming events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Visualize your time with beautiful widgets and sync across all your Apple devices. Organize events with lists and receive custom notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown and count-up timers
  • Gorgeous, colorful widgets
  • Unlimited number of timers
  • Repeating timers
  • Calendar event import
  • iCloud sync
  • Custom notifications
Features
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Countdowns helps you count down to something you're looking forward to, whether that's a wedding, birthday, or new iPhone! Need to count up from it instead? No problem! Designed to be more than a timer app, Countdowns is great for keeping tabs on how long it is until something, or how long it is since it happened. Count up from the last time you had a cigarette and down to your next cookie — if it happened in the past or is happening in the future, Countdowns keeps track of the time so you don't need to. Countdowns can keep your timers running no matter where you are. Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, Countdowns can sync your timers between your devices so you're always up to speed. As a free download, Countdowns offers the following features: - Gorgeous, colorful widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - An unlimited number of countdowns. - Repeating timers which are perfect for birthdays and similar events. - Siri & Shortcuts integrations. - Support for importing events from calendars, reminders, and contacts. - Multiple unit options (days, weeks, etc.) and icons to make your countdown your very own. - Dark mode. - And more! An optional monthly, annual, or one-time in-app purchase unlocks additional features, including: - iCloud support to keep all of your timers in sync across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. - A compact display mode so you can see more timers at once. - Lists so you can more easily organize your timers — put all of your birthday timers in a list, for example. - Directional indicators so you always know whether a timer is counting up or down. - Custom notifications and sounds so you'll never miss a timer again. - Archive function that saves old timers. Countdowns subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due. For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.countdowns-app.com/policies

About

EventIdent

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
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To get started with EventIdent, you'll need a unique Event ID provided by your event organisers. This exclusive mobile app offers a comprehensive, up-to-date guide tailored for various events including conferences, art and music festivals, trade shows, fairs, community gatherings, and sporting events. Simply install the app, enter your Event ID, and gain access to detailed information about the event and venue. You can also view the full agenda, learn about event speakers, and receive real-time notifications from the organisers. EventIdent is designed to simplify and enrich your event experience, making it more interactive and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Countdowns4 screens
EventIdent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdowns at 4.7 against EventIdent's 1.0. Countdowns 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.

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. Countdowns sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EventIdent asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdowns versus EventIdent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownsEventIdent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCOxiti Ltd

Customer experience

Countdowns

All ratings9,427 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative14.6%

EventIdent

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Countdowns

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

EventIdent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Countdowns

Subscriptions2
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
None

EventIdent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdowns free?
Countdowns 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, Countdowns or EventIdent?
Countdowns is rated higher. Countdowns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while EventIdent averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Countdowns or EventIdent have ads?
Countdowns shows ads; EventIdent does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdowns or EventIdent?
Countdowns ships an update every 2 weeks, and EventIdent every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on October 27, 2026 and EventIdent on October 11, 2026.

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