# Countdown with widget vs Birthdays Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Birthdays Countdown at 69% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Birthdays Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 46). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Birthdays Countdown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birthdays Countdown 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 46, 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 69% of Birthdays Countdown's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Birthdays Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Birthdays Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdays-countdown/id1254766135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) |

## 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


### Birthdays Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdays-countdown/id1254766135)

This app helps you keep track of upcoming birthdays with timely notifications. Customize reminder settings and choose whether to display years and ages. An optional add-on can remove ads and increase widget capacity.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdowns, Customizable notifications, Year and age display options, Widget customization, Ad removal option

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version (monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro version(Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Increase widget cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Birthdays Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Birthdays Countdown?

Birthdays Countdown is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Birthdays Countdown averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Birthdays Countdown have ads?

Birthdays Countdown shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Birthdays Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Birthdays Countdown on September 21, 2026.

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