Comparison

Countdowns 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

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

Event Countdown

Track past and future events with a customizable day counter. Build positive habits and stay on track with personalized reminders and a beautiful interface. Share your progress and milestones with others.

Highlights
  • Count days between past and future events
  • Habit tracking for personal growth
  • Customizable event and habit reminders
  • Visually pleasing and intuitive interface
  • Share milestones and achievements
Features
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Are you ready to take control of your life and track the moments that matter most to you? Introducing Days Counter, the all-in-one application designed to help you count days from one event to another, whether they're in the past or the future. But that's not all — Days Counter is also your go-to habit tracker, helping you build a better you, one day at a time. Key Features: • Count Days Between Events: Days Counter simplifies tracking the time between significant events in your life. Whether it's counting the days since you met your soulmate, celebrating your anniversary, or eagerly anticipating your next vacation, our app does it all. You can add past events or set up countdowns for future occasions. • Habit Tracker: Take charge of your habits and personal growth with Days Counter's habit tracking feature. Set goals for yourself, track your progress daily, and develop positive routines. Whether you're trying to exercise more, read regularly, or meditate daily, our app provides the tools you need to stay on track. • Customizable Reminders: Never forget an important event or habit again. Days Counter lets you set up customizable reminders, so you're always in the loop. Receive notifications for upcoming events or daily habit check-ins, ensuring you stay committed to your goals. • Beautiful Visuals: Enjoy a visually pleasing and intuitive interface. Days Counter offers a range of themes and color schemes to personalize your experience, making it a joy to use every day. • Sharing: Share your milestones, achievements, and habit successes with friends and family. Days Counter is more than just a day counter or habit tracker; it's a versatile tool that empowers you to make the most of every day, achieve your goals, and cherish life's moments. Whether you're counting down to a special occasion or working on self-improvement, Days Counter is your trusted companion on your journey. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $1.99; 1-month subscription from $4.99; 12-month subscription from $9.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Countdowns4 screens
Event Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdowns at free with in-app purchases against Event Countdown's subscription. Countdowns also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 48) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Event Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Event Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdowns has 9.3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Countdowns's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdowns versus Event Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownsEvent Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.3K ratings)4.9 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Countdowns

All ratings9,340 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative14.7%

Event Countdown

All ratings48 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Event Countdown

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
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  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
6 purchases

Event Countdown

Subscriptions6
  • Countdown PRO3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Days Counter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdowns free?
Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Event Countdown free?
Event Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdowns or Event Countdown?
Event Countdown is rated higher. Countdowns averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.
Do Countdowns or Event Countdown have ads?
Both Countdowns and Event Countdown show ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdowns or Event Countdown?
Countdowns ships an update every 4 weeks, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on September 23, 2026 and Event Countdown on September 5, 2026.

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