Comparison

Countdown Timer vs 100% Countdown Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Timer

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
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--- Countdown – Your Simple & Elegant Countdown Timer --- Never lose track of important moments again! Countdown is a beautifully minimalistic app designed to help you track upcoming events effortlessly. Whether you're counting down the days until a special occasion or looking back at memorable moments, this app keeps everything in one place. With Countdown, you can set a timer for any future event—birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, holidays, or important deadlines. If you enter a past date, the app will count up instead, letting you see how much time has passed since a memorable event. + Simple, Clean & Intuitive + Designed for a seamless experience, Countdown offers a distraction-free interface with a sleek and minimalistic look. It's perfect for users who want a straightforward countdown timer without unnecessary clutter. Just enter a date, and the app does the rest! + Perfect for Any Occasion + Event Countdown – Track upcoming holidays, concerts, weddings, and more. Special Moments – Count the days to your anniversary, birthday, or graduation. Goal Tracking – Stay motivated by counting down to your fitness goals or personal milestones. Work & Study Deadlines – Keep an eye on project due dates, exam schedules, and important meetings. Count Up Feature – Reflect on past events by seeing how much time has passed since a significant date. + Works Across Your Apple Devices + Enjoy a seamless experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Start a countdown on one device and check it on another without missing a beat. ** Why Choose Countdown? ** Minimalistic & Easy-to-Use – No complicated settings, just enter a date and go! Flexible Counting – Countdown to future events or count up from past moments. Perfect for All Life Events – From daily tasks to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Seamless Apple Integration – Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/countdownios/terms/

About

100% Countdown Widgets

Create unlimited, personalized countdown widgets for any event. Customize messages and emojis for a beautiful, private experience on your iPhone or iPad. Keep important moments visible daily.

Highlights
  • Unlimited countdowns
  • Custom messages
  • Emoji selection
  • Beautiful widget design
  • Private and no tracking
  • Free to use
Features
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Add free unlimited countdowns Customize each one with your own message Choose your own emoji Beautiful widget design 100% private, no accounts, no tracking Countdown is a clean, minimal, and completely free app for creating beautiful countdown widgets on your iPhone or iPad. Add as many countdowns as you like, each with its own date, emoji, and custom message. Whether you’re counting down to a birthday, a trip, an exam, or seeing someone special again, Countdown keeps your favorite moments close to you every day. Simple. Personal. Beautiful.

Screenshots

Countdown Timer2 screens
100% Countdown Widgets2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 100% Countdown Widgets at 5.0 against Countdown Timer's 4.5. 100% Countdown Widgets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 100% Countdown Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

100% Countdown Widgets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, 100% Countdown Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Countdown Timer versus 100% Countdown Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Timer100% Countdown Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsDMITRIJS SIZOVS

Customer experience

Countdown Timer

All ratings1,254 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative32.4%

100% Countdown Widgets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Countdown Timer

Subscriptions7
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.95
None

100% Countdown Widgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Timer free?
Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 100% Countdown Widgets free?
100% Countdown Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or 100% Countdown Widgets?
100% Countdown Widgets is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 100% Countdown Widgets averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Countdown Timer or 100% Countdown Widgets have ads?
Countdown Timer shows ads; 100% Countdown Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or 100% Countdown Widgets?
Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and 100% Countdown Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on November 6, 2026 and 100% Countdown Widgets on October 30, 2026.

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