# Countdown with widget vs Dreamdays Countdown events

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dreamdays Countdown events at 93% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Dreamdays Countdown events also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Countdown with widget's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 114). On price, ads, 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 Dreamdays Countdown events sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dreamdays Countdown events holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dreamdays Countdown events's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Dreamdays Countdown events weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Dreamdays Countdown events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.7 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamdays-countdown-events/id1242000500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Monjurul Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242000499) |

## 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


### Dreamdays Countdown events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamdays-countdown-events/id1242000500)

This app helps couples track and remember important dates like anniversaries and special days. It offers a customizable interface with beautiful designs and reminders to ensure you never miss a moment. Protect your memories with password protection.

**Highlights:** Love days calculator, Special day countdowns, Customizable images and backgrounds, Password protection, Event reminders, Snow effect

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Beautiful Background | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove all Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Dreamdays Countdown events free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Dreamdays Countdown events?

Dreamdays Countdown events is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Dreamdays Countdown events averages 4.7 from 114 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Dreamdays Countdown events have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Dreamdays Countdown events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Dreamdays Countdown events?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dreamdays Countdown events weekly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dreamdays Countdown events on October 15, 2026.

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