# Countdown with widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown with widget's 4.4. Countdown also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Countdown with widget's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 26). On price, update cadence, 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown 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 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 7, 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) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-days-since/id1543790666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Discoveruapps v.o.f.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089131650) |

## 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-count-days-since/id1543790666)

Track important dates and count down to special events or count the days since a significant moment. Receive timely notifications and visualize your progress with beautiful counters. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with iCloud syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Home screen widgets, Light and dark mode support, Count in days, weeks, months, hours, minutes, iCloud device syncing, Customizable event sorting, Event notifications, Shareable live counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown+ | $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 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 4.8 from 26 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 monthly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on July 7, 2026.

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