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

ROOT38 LIMITED, Productivity

Free on the App Store

Countdown: Event Countdown by ROOT38 LIMITED. 5 subscription plans from $1.99 per month. 3% of 329 recent reviews mention billing. Verified Sep 8, 2026.

  • App Store rating4.7★ from 23,730 ratings
  • Cheapest subscription$1.99 per month
  • Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months10 of 329 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
All signals behind this verdict
Reviews in the last 12 months329
Reviews mentioning billing10 (3.0%)
One- or two-star share, last 90 days12% of 49
App Store rating4.7 (23,730 ratings)
Developer's apps5, 0 removed from the store
Age4,163 days
Days since last update12
Subscription plans5
Subscription price changes, last 12 months16
Overall review sentimentpositive

Thresholds and definitions: how we rate apps.

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

Rating breakdown

  • 5★83% (19,822)
  • 4★11% (2,648)
  • 3★3% (746)
  • 2★0% (183)
  • 1★1% (331)

Recent updates

  • 5.28.6Aug 26, 2026
  • 5.28.5Aug 15, 2026
  • 5.28.4Aug 10, 2026
  • 5.28.3Aug 6, 2026
  • 5.28.2Aug 5, 2026

Praised

  • Easy to use
  • Customizable colors and icons
  • Helpful for tracking upcoming events
  • Works well on multiple devices
  • Assists with time management and organization

Complained 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.

Recent one-star reviews

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…

jtfcgybjijnfd, Jul 29, 2026

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.

Heenix, Jul 12, 2026

Another payment!I wanted to love this app but no option for widgets on screen without paying

katrynaraye, Jul 6, 2026

Recent five-star reviews

Im So Excited!It’s My Birthday Soon And I Am So Excited When I See How Much Days! I Love This App.

applereviewtroller69, Aug 17, 2026

Great, gets me through long days at workKeeps me going by counting down to my holidays! :-)

MJS19, Aug 16, 2026

I love this app so much!This app is amazing!🤩 if you don’t want to buy premium you can just watch an add a o get it, love this app and definitely recommend it. - Indie🤩

Indie, Aug 21, 2026

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.

  • Numbers Game - 6 Number Puzzle4.6★
  • Exam Countdown - School & Uni4.7★
  • iKnow - Exam Revision Planner for GCSE and A Level3.0★
  • Planit - Student Study Planner4.7★

Alternatives to Countdown: Event Countdown

Also similar: Countdowns - Event Countdown (4.7★), Day Counter - love days (4.8★), Countdown & Count Up Timer (4.7★), Countdown widget : Day Counter (4.5★), Countdown Widget with Emoji (4.6★), Reminder & Countdown (4.8★)

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 23,730 ratings. 10 of 329 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (3%). The developer has 5 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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