# Countdown Widget Maker vs Transparent Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Maker at 4.7 against Transparent Widget's 3.7. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (79% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Transparent Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 51, 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 46% of Transparent Widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Transparent Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** | [3.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 94 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Chengdu Reinvent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250290964) |

## 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


### Transparent Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892)

Create custom widgets with clear backgrounds for your home screen. Easily add and position widgets, choosing from various styles and customizing names. Personalize your device's look with a unique and clean aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Transparent widget backgrounds, Customizable widget names and styles, Easy widget positioning, Screenshot upload for background setup, Multiple widget styles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Transparent widgets
- 👍 No app name on widgets
- 💡 Customizable wallpapers
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alignment issues with widgets
- 🐛 Widgets not updating automatically
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🐛 Inability to select widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying properly
- Blank widgets with black/white borders
- Clock widget not working
- Inability to delete widgets
- App not showing up in widget selection

**Requested features**

- More widget options
- Ability to change font style
- Support for iPad
- Customizable widget colors
- 12-hour time format option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Transparent Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or Transparent Widget?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Transparent Widget averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or Transparent Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget Maker nor Transparent Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Transparent Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Transparent Widget on August 23, 2026.

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