# Countdown with widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 92% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Countdown with widget's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 7). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown with widget is free to download; Countdown costs $4.99 up front. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, 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 92% of Countdown's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-dayplus/id6463768562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 57 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Manjun Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675637283) |

## 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-dayplus/id6463768562)

Easily track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set reminders, sync with your calendar, and share progress with friends and family. Organize your life and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders, Calendar event sync, Home and lock screen widgets, Share countdowns, Light and dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### 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 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown with widget nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on September 23, 2026.

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