# Countdown vs Day Countdown & Event Counter

Countdown and Day Countdown & Event Counter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 30% of Day Countdown & Event Counter's. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 39). Day Countdown & Event Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown against 4.7 for Day Countdown & Event Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 30% of Day Countdown & Event Counter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Day Countdown & Event Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews) | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-countdown-and-event-counter/id1381270217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Wuhan Net Power Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334612744) |

## 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


### 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 free?

Countdown 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 or Day Countdown & Event Counter?

Countdown and Day Countdown & Event Counter are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 39 ratings respectively.

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

Both Countdown and Day Countdown & Event Counter show ads.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Day Countdown & Event Counter weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 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.*