# Countdown vs Calendar · Planner & Reminders

Countdown and Calendar · Planner & Reminders both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 32% of Calendar · Planner & Reminders's. Countdown also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Calendar · Planner & Reminders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 32% of Calendar · Planner & Reminders's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Calendar · Planner & Reminders every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Calendar · Planner & Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** | [4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-planner-and-reminders/id1113106806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 31.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [BUCKET LIST LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616833567) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Count up or down to events, Customizable icons and colors, Add notes to events, Basic notifications and reminders, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


### Calendar · Planner & Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-planner-and-reminders/id1113106806)

This app offers a streamlined calendar experience with beautiful, intuitive views of your schedule. It unifies events and reminders, allows for quick natural language event entry, and provides contact history. It supports major calendar services and offers premium features through subscription.

**Highlights:** Intuitive day and month views, Unified events and reminders, Natural language event entry, Contact history and context, Supports major calendar services

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pro access | $1.99 | per month |
| Calendar Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Calendar Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly pro access | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Calendar Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Calendar Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Calendar Pro 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📅 Comprehensive calendar view
- 🔗 Seamless integration with other calendars
- 💡 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 🎨 Customizable color-coding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💰 Subscription-based model

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing from calendar
- Inability to edit or delete past events
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
- Unreliable location and contact integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize event icons and labels
- Improved time zone support
- Integration with task management apps
- Better syncing across devices
- Recurring event options with more flexibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Calendar · Planner & Reminders free?

Calendar · Planner & Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Calendar · Planner & Reminders?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Calendar · Planner & Reminders averages 4.6 from 59K ratings.

### Do Countdown or Calendar · Planner & Reminders have ads?

Both Countdown and Calendar · Planner & Reminders show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Calendar · Planner & Reminders?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Calendar · Planner & Reminders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 26, 2026 and Calendar · Planner & Reminders on October 26, 2026.

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