# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Event Countdown at 100% against Countdown & Count Up Timer's 63%. Event Countdown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Countdown & Count Up Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Countdown & Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Event Countdown's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, Event Countdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable notifications, iCloud backup and restore, Precise moment tracking, Custom backgrounds and text, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited counters
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues after updates
- App crashes when trying to access settings
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude weekends from countdowns
- Option to pause/resume countdowns
- Customizable notification settings for each event
- Sync across devices


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id6464174992)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Days Counter Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Event Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Event Countdown?

Event Countdown is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Count Up Timer or Event Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown & Count Up Timer and Event Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Event Countdown?

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Event Countdown every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Event Countdown on September 5, 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.*