# Soldier Cowntdown PRO vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soldier Cowntdown PRO at none against Countdown Widget Maker's 10. Soldier Cowntdown PRO also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 11.0). Countdown Widget Maker's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 679). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Soldier Cowntdown PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Soldier Cowntdown PRO against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.7K ratings behind it against 679, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Soldier Cowntdown PRO's written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

Soldier Cowntdown PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soldier Cowntdown PRO | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soldier-cowntdown-pro-timer-for-iphone-and-ipad/id1049397874/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 679 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OLEG CHEBULAEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/698309077) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Soldier Cowntdown PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soldier-cowntdown-pro-timer-for-iphone-and-ipad/id1049397874)

This app serves as a personal countdown timer for military service, helping users track important dates and events. It offers customizable backgrounds, event reminders, and a "life hacking" section with military jargon and historical content.

**Highlights:** Customizable background photos, Personalized event creation, On-screen widget notifications, Military jargon dictionary, Service and charter documents, Event reminders, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and setup
- 📊 Useful percentage and progress tracking
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- ⏱️ Effective countdown functionality
- 🔔 Widget feature for quick at-a-glance viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Security and privacy concerns - Russian developer
- 🔒 No privacy protections in place
- ⚠️ Potential OPSEC risk for military families
- 📢 Intrusive ads without paid option
- 🌐 Poor English translation and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- App won't open at all for some users
- Crashes when opening the app
- English language version not working properly
- Post-update stability issues

**Requested features**

- Paid version without ads
- Push notifications for milestones (weeks/months passed)
- Better English translation and localization
- Rename app to reflect all military branches, not just Army
- More customization options


### Countdown Widget Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875)

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, StandBy widgets, Customizable widget styles, Timer and count up functionality, Event reminders, Photo and emoji customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Baby arrivals countdown widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Countdown widget
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Helpful for tracking important dates
- 🎉 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying correctly
- Countdown units not working as expected
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget and theme options
- Ability to display countdown in different units (weeks, months, etc.)
- Notification/reminder system for countdown events
- Sorting and organizing multiple countdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soldier Cowntdown PRO free?

Soldier Cowntdown PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soldier Cowntdown PRO or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Soldier Cowntdown PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Soldier Cowntdown PRO or Countdown Widget Maker have ads?

Neither Soldier Cowntdown PRO nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soldier Cowntdown PRO or Countdown Widget Maker?

Soldier Cowntdown PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Soldier Cowntdown PRO was updated on November 6, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on November 6, 2026.

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