# Countdown with widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown with widget at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown with widget also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 78). Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 27%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 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 Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 78, 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 60% of Countdown's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## 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) | **[4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-timer-and-days/id6444544231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [SHPAVDA, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779139180) |

## 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-event-timer-and-days/id6444544231)

Easily track important personal and global events with a user-friendly countdown timer. Set precise dates and times, receive timely alerts, and customize your countdowns with various themes and colors. Enjoy unlimited event tracking with a clean, minimalist design.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Detailed time and date settings, Display days, hours, minutes, seconds remaining, Event day of the week information, Timely event reminders, Color and theme customization, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free | $7.99 | per year |


## 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 4.7 from 78 ratings.

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

Countdown shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on September 22, 2026.

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