# Countdown with widget vs Days Countdown

Countdown with widget and Days Countdown both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Days Countdown's written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's. Days Countdown also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, rating, 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 Days Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days 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 69, 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 77% of Days Countdown's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Days Countdown every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Days Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-date-reminder/id1550429416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) |

## 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


### Days Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-date-reminder/id1550429416)

Track important dates and events with a customizable countdown. Set reminders for specific days before an event and share your countdowns with others. The app allows for recurring events and multiple countdowns.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event creation, Countdown to or from a date, Repeat events weekly, monthly, yearly, Customizable event reminders, Share countdowns with friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Days Countdown free?

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

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

Days Countdown is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Days Countdown averages 4.6 from 69 ratings.

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

Days Countdown shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Days Countdown every 15 months. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Days Countdown on September 9, 2026.

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