# Soldier Cowntdown PRO vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soldier Cowntdown PRO at none against Countdown Widget Timer's 7. Soldier Cowntdown PRO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 43%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Countdown Widget Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 680 and 484 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Soldier Cowntdown PRO's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

Soldier Cowntdown PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soldier Cowntdown PRO | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (680 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soldier-cowntdown-pro-timer-for-iphone-and-ipad/id1049397874/reviews) | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **680** | 484 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OLEG CHEBULAEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/698309077) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 It offers customizable backgrounds, event reminders, and a "life hacking" section with military jargon and historical content.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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soldier Cowntdown PRO free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

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

Soldier Cowntdown PRO and Countdown Widget Timer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 680 and 484 ratings respectively.

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

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Soldier Cowntdown PRO does not.

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

Soldier Cowntdown PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Soldier Cowntdown PRO was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 29, 2026.

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