# Countdown with widget vs Wedding Countdown ·

Countdown with widget and Wedding Countdown · both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 13% of Wedding Countdown ·'s. Countdown with widget also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 292). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Wedding Countdown · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.4 for Countdown with widget against 4.5 for Wedding Countdown ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 13% of Wedding Countdown ·'s.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Wedding Countdown · every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Wedding Countdown · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.5 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown/id1251450513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 292 |
| Positive reviews | **27.2% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) |

## 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

**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


### Wedding Countdown ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown/id1251450513)

Track the remaining time until your wedding day with a highly customizable countdown. Features include personalized backgrounds, decorations, and shareable live websites. Get timely reminders and widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Super personalizable countdowns, Creative decorations and wallpapers, Use own photos as wallpaper, Shareable live website, Notification center widget, Home and Lock screen widgets, Milestone reminders

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedding Countdown Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedding Countdown Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Wedding Countdown Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Wedding Countdown Yearly PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Our Wedding Countdown Pro Account | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for countdowns
- 👍 Convenient time tracking
- 👍 Nice to share countdowns
- 👍 Ability to add custom photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App is not free
- 💸 Hidden costs after download
- 💸 Subscription required to use
- 💸 Expensive weekly subscription
- 💸 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Days are incorrect
- Charged after removal from phone
- Unauthorized debits

**Requested features**

- Show cost in App Store before download
- More customization options
- Clearer indication of paid features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Wedding Countdown · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Wedding Countdown ·?

Wedding Countdown · is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Wedding Countdown · averages 4.5 from 292 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Wedding Countdown · have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Wedding Countdown · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Wedding Countdown ·?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wedding Countdown · every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Wedding Countdown · on September 16, 2026.

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