# Countdown Collection vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget & Counter at every 3 weeks against Countdown Collection's every 5 months. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 39). Countdown Collection's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Countdown Collection's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Countdown Collection ships an update every 5 months, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Collection | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Birnholz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106949939) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-collection/id1162546498)

Track upcoming releases for movies, TV shows, games, and more. Automatically updates release dates and provides access to trailers and social media buzz. Share your excitement with friends and stay informed about your favorite events.

**Highlights:** Countdown tracking for various events, Automatic release date updates, Today widget and Apple Watch app integration, Siri integration, Access to movie trailers, Shareable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Collection free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Collection or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Countdown Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Countdown Collection or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Countdown Collection nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Collection or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Collection ships an update every 5 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Collection was updated on October 11, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*