# Countdown with widget vs Countdown Time Days Until app

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Time Days Until app at 85% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Countdown Time Days Until app also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 113). 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 Countdown Time Days Until app sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Time Days Until app holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 113, 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 85% of Countdown Time Days Until app's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Time Days Until app monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Countdown Time Days Until app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-days-until-app/id1441679859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **85.5% 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 | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Sociosoftware LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158895078) |

## 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


### Countdown Time Days Until app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-days-until-app/id1441679859)

Track upcoming events with real-time accuracy and customizable widgets. Personalize your countdowns with beautiful backgrounds and themes. Share your excitement with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Track unlimited events, Customizable widget, Elegant design, Multiple themes and backgrounds, Daily notifications, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium! | $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 Countdown Time Days Until app free?

Countdown Time Days Until app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Countdown Time Days Until app?

Countdown Time Days Until app is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Countdown Time Days Until app averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Countdown Time Days Until app have ads?

Countdown Time Days Until app shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Countdown Time Days Until app?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Time Days Until app monthly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Time Days Until app on September 9, 2026.

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