# Events vs Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget Lock Screen + at none against Events's 13. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Events's advantage is ratings volume (103K vs 123) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Events sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Events against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Lock Screen +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Events has 103K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Events's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Widget Lock Screen +'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Events | Countdown Widget Lock Screen + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-zazzle-digital-invites/id947574948/reviews)** | [4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zazzle Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433998484) | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) |

## What reviewers say

### Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-zazzle-digital-invites/id947574948)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and send personalized video or photo invitations for any occasion. Manage RSVPs, send reminders, and communicate with guests all within the app. It also offers features like ticketing, sign-up lists, and photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Personalized video/photo invitations, Fast RSVPs via text, Event reminders and updates, Group chat for guests, Ticketing and sign-up lists, Photo collection from guests

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invitation Maker (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Standard (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Essentials (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Host (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Essentials (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Hobnob Premium (Monthly) | $22.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Standard (Annual) | $23.49 | per year |
| Hobnob Planner (Monthly) | $27.99 | per month |
| Hobnob Plus (Annual) | $46.99 | per year |
| Hobnob Host (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Hobnob Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Hobnob Premium | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlines event planning
- 💡 Unique invite designs
- 🚀 Convenient text-based invites
- 👍 Helpful reminders and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Invites not always delivered
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Glitchy RSVP and update features
- 👎 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Location details not saving properly
- Inconsistent RSVP tracking
- Blank images being sent out
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit guest list
- Improve notification system
- Allow custom fonts and backgrounds
- Enable landscape mode on iPad
- Provide group messaging capabilities


### Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810)

Easily track days until your important events with customizable widgets for your lock screen and home screen. Perfect for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other celebration.

**Highlights:** Lockscreen widgets, Homescreen widgets, Event countdowns, Vacation tracking, Birthday tracking, Wedding tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Events free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Lock Screen + free?

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Events or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Events is rated higher. Events averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Countdown Widget Lock Screen + averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do Events or Countdown Widget Lock Screen + have ads?

Neither Events nor Countdown Widget Lock Screen + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Events or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Events ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. Most recently, Events was updated on October 26, 2026 and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + on October 21, 2026.

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