# Countdown with widget vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown with widget at 2.1K against Countdown Widget's 139. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 27% and 27% positive.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | [4.4 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-free-time/id1571932916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | **27.2% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Barys Bandarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534720809) |

## 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 Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-free-time/id1571932916)

Create beautiful countdowns and inspiring vision boards to track important moments. Set up stylish widgets on your home screen for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Stay focused and organized with a personalized tool for visualizing your future.

**Highlights:** Home screen countdown widgets, Vision board with countdown support, Birthday and holiday countdowns, Full widget customization, Flexible countdown timer formats, Shareable countdowns and vision boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Countdown with widget and Countdown Widget are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 139 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Countdown with widget nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 4, 2026.

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