# Countdown with widget vs Happy Days (Event Counter)

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown with widget at none against Happy Days (Event Counter)'s shown. Countdown with widget also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 33) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Happy Days (Event Counter)'s advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 27%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Happy Days (Event Counter) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown with widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 61% of Happy Days (Event Counter)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Happy Days (Event Counter) monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Happy Days (Event Counter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews)** | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-days-event-counter/id1234446247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [hbull](https://appshunter.io/developer/493849479) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


### Happy Days (Event Counter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-days-event-counter/id1234446247)

This app helps you remember and count down to your special days. It's a straightforward tool designed to keep track of important dates.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Special day reminders, Simple interface, Birthday tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Happy Days (Event Counter) free?

Happy Days (Event Counter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Happy Days (Event Counter)?

Countdown with widget is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Happy Days (Event Counter) averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Happy Days (Event Counter) have ads?

Happy Days (Event Counter) shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Happy Days (Event Counter)?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Happy Days (Event Counter) monthly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on November 6, 2026 and Happy Days (Event Counter) on November 3, 2026.

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