# Countdown Widget Maker vs Countdown! Reminders and Timer

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Widget Maker at Free against Countdown! Reminders and Timer's $0.99. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 74). Countdown! Reminders and Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget Maker is free to download; Countdown! Reminders and Timer costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and Countdown! Reminders and Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's written reviews are positive against 86% of Countdown! Reminders and Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Countdown! Reminders and Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Countdown! Reminders and Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** | [4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [霞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390436567) |

## 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


### Countdown! Reminders and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850)

This app helps you manage your time with precise countdowns, event reminders, and a suite of utility tools. It offers extensive customization for widgets and notifications, ensuring you never miss an important moment. Features include lunar calendar support, age calculation, and QR code generation.

**Highlights:** Second-accurate countdowns, Customizable widgets (70+ lock screen, 100+ desktop), Lunar calendar support, Built-in utility tools (Age Calculator, QR Generator, etc.), Push notification reminders, Data backup to iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $3.49 | per year |
| Transparent Widget | Free | one-time |
| Unlock all dynamic wallpapers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Countdown! Reminders and Timer free?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown! Reminders and Timer?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Countdown! Reminders and Timer averages 4.5 from 74 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown! Reminders and Timer have ads?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer shows ads; Countdown Widget Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown! Reminders and Timer?

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown! Reminders and Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown! Reminders and Timer on September 23, 2026.

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