# Countdown Widget Maker vs CountDown 365

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget Maker at 79% against CountDown 365's 0%. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). CountDown 365's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 CountDown 365 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's written reviews are positive against 0% of CountDown 365's.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, CountDown 365 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | CountDown 365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [KSY Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031589054) |

## 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 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323)

Track upcoming events with a clean, minimalist interface and a convenient home screen widget. Set up countdowns for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other significant date in your life. Supports recurring events and iOS 14 widgets.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Home screen widget, Track days left for events, Supports recurring events, iOS 14 widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is CountDown 365 free?

CountDown 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or CountDown 365?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while CountDown 365 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or CountDown 365 have ads?

CountDown 365 shows ads; Countdown Widget Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or CountDown 365?

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and CountDown 365 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and CountDown 365 on September 14, 2026.

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