# Countdown with widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown with widget at 4.4 against Countdown's 3.2. Countdown with widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). Countdown's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown with widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Countdown's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## 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)** | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-until-and-widget/id6748363899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **27.2% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Isuru Lakmal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825451258) |

## 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-time-until-and-widget/id6748363899)

Track upcoming events and personal goals with customizable timers and home screen widgets. Stay motivated by visualizing your progress down to the second. Sync across devices for seamless goal management.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown widgets, Unlimited event timers, Day counter and goal tracking, Motivational visuals, User-friendly interface, Cross-device synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Countdown PRO - monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Time Countdown PRO - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Time Untill | $6.99 | one-time |
| Time Countdown PRO - Lifetime | $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 free?

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

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

Countdown with widget is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Countdown averages 3.2 from 9 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 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on September 18, 2026.

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