# Countdown Timer vs Day Countdown & Event Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Day Countdown & Event Counter at weekly against Countdown Timer's every 3 months. Day Countdown & Event Counter also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Countdown Timer's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 30%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Day Countdown & Event Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Day Countdown & Event Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Day Countdown & Event Counter has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 30% of Day Countdown & Event Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Day Countdown & Event Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Day Countdown & Event Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-countdown-and-event-counter/id1381270217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Wuhan Net Power Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334612744) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588)

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

**Highlights:** Track deadlines and events, Calendar integration, Smart reminders, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Day Countdown & Event Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-countdown-and-event-counter/id1381270217)

Track important upcoming events and plan ahead with a customizable countdown tool.  Personalize your events with icons and backgrounds, and set reminders to stay on schedule. Share your countdowns with friends and protect your privacy with a password.

**Highlights:** Customizable event categories, Prioritize important events, Quickly add festivals, Password protection, Share events, Time reminders, Notification bar styles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all materials | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all materials | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock resource & reminder | $15.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Day Countdown & Event Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Day Countdown & Event Counter?

Day Countdown & Event Counter is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Day Countdown & Event Counter averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Day Countdown & Event Counter have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Day Countdown & Event Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or Day Countdown & Event Counter?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Day Countdown & Event Counter weekly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Day Countdown & Event Counter on September 8, 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.*