# Countdown Timer vs Widget Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer at 4.5 against Widget Countdown's 4.1. Countdown Timer also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 51) and device support (3 vs 1). Widget Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Widget Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Widget Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Widget Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Widget Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews)** | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Bradley Cable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438653590) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### Widget Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548)

Create custom countdowns for any event and display them directly on your home and lock screens. Personalize your countdowns with gradients, background images, and fonts. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Customizable events, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Colourful gradients, Custom background images, Custom font choice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🎨 Customizable widgets with background image support
- 📱 Works seamlessly as home screen widgets
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🖼️ Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget functionality inconsistent across devices
- 🌍 Limited language support
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for time format
- ❌ No countdown repeat feature (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- 🔧 Confusing setup process for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappear after app update
- Widget shows blank space or doesn't display
- Cannot save new events or edits
- Photo selection window closes unexpectedly
- Primary and secondary color options don't work

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support
- Customizable time format (days, hours, minutes combinations)
- Count-up feature in addition to countdown
- Recurring events (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- Ability to rearrange events manually or by date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Widget Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown Timer is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Widget Countdown averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.

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

Both Countdown Timer and Widget Countdown show ads.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Widget Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Widget Countdown on September 1, 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.*