# Countdown Timer vs Event Countdown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Event Countdown at monthly against Countdown Timer's every 3 months. Event Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). Countdown Timer's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 31%). 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 Event Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Event Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Event Countdown has 18 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 31% of Event Countdown'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, Event Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Event Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id1538989691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 31.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 25 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) | [Atalay Asa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491715803) |

## 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 |


### Event Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-day-counter/id1538989691)

Easily track important dates with this app. Set reminders for anniversaries, holidays, birthdays, and more. Customize your event displays with various layouts and photos, and share countdowns with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Countdown or count up for events, Event reminders, Customizable event layouts, Photo backgrounds for events, Home screen widgets, Unlimited event creation, Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate Medium Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate Long Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer 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, Countdown Timer or Event Countdown?

Event Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Event Countdown averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Event Countdown have ads?

Both Countdown Timer and Event Countdown show ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Event Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Event Countdown on October 6, 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.*