# Countdown with widget vs Since i・Countdown days・widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown with widget at 2.1K against Since i・Countdown days・widget's 44. Since i・Countdown days・widget's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (36% vs 27%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Since i・Countdown days・widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.3 for Since i・Countdown days・widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 44, 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 36% of Since i・Countdown days・widget's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Since i・Countdown days・widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Since i・Countdown days・widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews)** | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Alex Getman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171902256) |

## 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


### Since i・Countdown days・widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. You can add personal notes to events, use it as a diary, and share your countdowns with others. Widgets allow you to see upcoming events directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Add notes to events, Share events with friends, Photo backgrounds for countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Since i・Countdown days・widget free?

Since i・Countdown days・widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Since i・Countdown days・widget?

Countdown with widget is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Since i・Countdown days・widget averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Since i・Countdown days・widget have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Since i・Countdown days・widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Since i・Countdown days・widget?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Since i・Countdown days・widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Since i・Countdown days・widget on September 3, 2026.

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