# Countdowns ※ vs Countdown Widget Timer

Countdowns ※ and Countdown Widget Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Countdowns ※'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's. Countdowns ※ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (484 vs 23). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns ※ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdowns ※ against 4.6 for Countdown Widget Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Countdowns ※'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns ※ | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260/reviews) | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns/id1086514260)

Create stylish countdowns to important events like vacations, birthdays, or concerts. Customize units from years to seconds and use your own photos as backgrounds. Receive notifications and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown units (years to seconds), Personalized photo backgrounds, Event notifications, Screenshot sharing, Multiple sharing platforms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras Awesomeness | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | 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 Countdowns ※ free?

Countdowns ※ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdowns ※ or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdowns ※ and Countdown Widget Timer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 484 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdowns ※ or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Countdowns ※ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdowns ※ or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdowns ※ ships an update every 27 months, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdowns ※ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 23, 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.*