Countdown: Event Countdown subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.7★ from 23,908 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$1.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months11 of 312 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $5.99 per 3 months

What Countdown: Event Countdown costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month.

• Premium MonthlyRenews every month, no trial$1.99
• Premium 3 Months7 days free trial, then renews every 3 months$5.99
• Premium1 year free trial, then renews every year$9.99
• Premium Yearly7 days free trial, then renews every year$9.99
• Premium Yearly (50% Off)1 year free trial, then renews every year$9.99

How to cancel Countdown: Event Countdown

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select Countdown: Event Countdown (listed under a plan name such as Premium Monthly).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

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

Recent one-star reviews

Not actually free£9.99 subscription but searched for a free countdown app

Not good when changing phone or tabletI have been using this app for years and while the adverts are annoying (I am on the free version not the paid for premium version) I accepted this as the provider has to be paid somehow. However, I have just updated my iPhone and iPad and find all my events have vanished. This is very annoying and…

Time-Delayed DegredationWaits a week or so before engaging all the advertisements. Severe and sharp limits for anyone who doesn’t want to pay. Literally becomes useless after you’ve become dependent on the feature to make you pay.

Recent five-star reviews

A Joy to UseI had a small issue when setting up my new iPhone 18 and reached out to support. They resolved the problem Immediately, I learned that I could also download the iPad version to the Mac, which I have done. Now I have a working application on IOS and Mac OS. All inputs reflect on both operating system…

AwesomeCool

The Best for ADHD Brains!!This is the best countdown app ever… I always count my appointments manually, but this thing doesn’t automatically! It’s great for my ADHD mind! To keep me on track for events and appointments! Highly recommended!

About the developer

ROOT38 LIMITED has published on the App Store since Jun 21, 2013: 5 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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• Planit - Student Study Planner4.7★

Alternatives to Countdown: Event Countdown

• DayCount4.7★
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Questions people ask

How much does Countdown: Event Countdown cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month.

How do I cancel Countdown: Event Countdown?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Countdown: Event Countdown and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Countdown: Event Countdown have a free trial?

Yes: Premium 3 Months offers a 7 days free trial, then $5.99 per 3 months.

What are the key features of the free version?

The free version allows you to store all your event dates, create unlimited countdowns, count up or down in various units (years, days, hours, minutes, seconds), color-code events, choose from 450 icons, share events, add notes, and receive basic notifications.

How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use. There is an optional premium version available as a 1-year auto-renewable subscription that removes ads and unlocks additional features like widgets and advanced notifications.

Countdown: Event Countdown in one paragraph

Countdown: Event Countdown by ROOT38 LIMITED is a Productivity app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month across 5 plan(s). App Store rating 4.7 from 23,908 ratings. 11 of 312 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (4%). The developer has 5 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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