# Countdown with widget vs Guru Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guru Countdown at 100% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Guru Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Countdown with widget's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 12). On price, ads, 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 Guru Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guru 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 12, 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 100% of Guru Countdown's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Guru Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Guru Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-countdown/id6749804486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [TITANOCODE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798300843) |

## 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


### Guru Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-countdown/id6749804486)

Plan, personalize, and share anticipation for life's important moments. Create beautiful countdowns for events like birthdays and holidays, and invite friends to experience them together. Stay on track with timely reminders and shareable links.

**Highlights:** Create personalized countdowns, Shareable links for friends, Group countdowns for shared events, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Second-level precision timing, Event reminders, Count-up feature after event

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Guru Countdown free?

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

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

Guru Countdown is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Guru Countdown averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown with widget nor Guru Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Guru Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on October 14, 2026 and Guru Countdown on October 7, 2026.

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