# Countdown Widget Maker vs Fullscreen Clock

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget Maker at none against Fullscreen Clock's shown. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Fullscreen Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and Fullscreen Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Widget Maker against 4.7 for Fullscreen Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fullscreen Clock's.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Fullscreen Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews) | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875)

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, StandBy widgets, Customizable widget styles, Timer and count up functionality, Event reminders, Photo and emoji customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Baby arrivals countdown widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Countdown widget
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Helpful for tracking important dates
- 🎉 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying correctly
- Countdown units not working as expected
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget and theme options
- Ability to display countdown in different units (weeks, months, etc.)
- Notification/reminder system for countdown events
- Sorting and organizing multiple countdowns


### Fullscreen Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullscreen-clock-flip-and-focus/id1403700342)

Transform your device into a stylish flip clock that doubles as a productivity tool. Enhance your workspace with aesthetic widgets and utilize the integrated focus timer for improved concentration during study or work sessions.

**Highlights:** Iconic flip clock animation, Deep focus timer (Pomodoro/custom), Stunning home screen widgets, Elegant and minimalist interface, Extensive customization options, Versatile timers and stopwatch, Floating clock for iPadOS

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient
- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Great tool
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Awesome clock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt usage
- 🐛 Buggy widget
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Hard to exit
- 👎 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't adjust for DST
- Clock resets when exiting app
- Hangs up on some devices
- Ads cover the clock

**Requested features**

- Add color customization
- Integrate date display
- Add 12-hour time format with AM/PM
- Improve countdown timer functionality
- Add stopwatch widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Fullscreen Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or Fullscreen Clock?

Countdown Widget Maker and Fullscreen Clock are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6K and 2.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or Fullscreen Clock have ads?

Fullscreen Clock shows ads; Countdown Widget Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or Fullscreen Clock?

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Fullscreen Clock every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fullscreen Clock on September 22, 2026.

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