# Countdown with widget vs Countdown Widget Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown with widget at none against Countdown Widget Calendar's shown. Countdown with widget also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 92). Countdown Widget Calendar's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 27%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Calendar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Calendar 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 92, 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 57% of Countdown Widget Calendar's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Countdown Widget Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-calendar/id1658453591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Xiamen Fengzhibo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658441372) |

## 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 Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-calendar/id1658453591)

Track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Organize events into categories, set recurring timers, and receive timely reminders. View your countdowns on your home screen, lock screen, or Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Repeating countdowns, Multiple event categories, Event reminders, Unlimited countdown creation, Create from calendar/reminders, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support, Home screen widgets, iCloud Sync

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dayly AI Countdown Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| countdown vip yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Dayly AI Countdown Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime_VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | 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 Calendar free?

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

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

Countdown Widget Calendar is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Countdown Widget Calendar averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.

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

Countdown Widget Calendar shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

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

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