# Countdown with widget vs GoodDays

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoodDays at 75% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 GoodDays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | GoodDays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Bang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/680068299) |

## 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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


### GoodDays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gooddays-day-counter/id1574943537)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you track and count down to meaningful events, from anniversaries to exams. It also allows you to create shareable photos to commemorate your special days.

**Highlights:** Track important dates, Countdown to events, Reminders for future dates, Create shareable photos, Count days since birth

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $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 GoodDays free?

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

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

GoodDays shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and GoodDays every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on October 26, 2026 and GoodDays on October 10, 2026.

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