# Countdown with widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at every 5 days against Countdown with widget's every 5 weeks. Countdown also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Countdown with widget's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 63). 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 Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 63, 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 50% of Countdown's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684)

Track upcoming events and significant past dates with customizable widgets. Beautiful themes and unique styling enhance your experience, whether celebrating milestones or reflecting on personal journeys. Stay informed about what matters most to you.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Past event tracking, Customizable themes, Unique styling, Widget support, Milestone tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Sale | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription Sale | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Countdown averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown with widget nor Countdown shows ads.

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

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

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