# Countdown Widget Maker vs itime (countdown&anniversary)

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget Maker at none against itime (countdown&anniversary)'s shown. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). itime (countdown&anniversary)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 itime (countdown&anniversary) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

itime (countdown&anniversary) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, itime (countdown&anniversary) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | itime (countdown&anniversary) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itime-countdown-and-anniversary/id1560457253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Xiamen Wisdom E-business Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555196632) |

## 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


### itime (countdown&anniversary)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itime-countdown-and-anniversary/id1560457253)

Track the remaining time until important events with customizable countdowns. Receive optional notifications and use widgets to stay excited for upcoming celebrations, holidays, or concerts. Share events with others and sync with your calendar.

**Highlights:** Countdown to any event, Notifications and widgets, Event sharing, Calendar integration, Repeat events, Customizable home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annually | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is itime (countdown&anniversary) free?

itime (countdown&anniversary) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or itime (countdown&anniversary)?

itime (countdown&anniversary) is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while itime (countdown&anniversary) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or itime (countdown&anniversary) have ads?

itime (countdown&anniversary) shows ads; Countdown Widget Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or itime (countdown&anniversary)?

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and itime (countdown&anniversary) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 30, 2026 and itime (countdown&anniversary) on June 1, 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.*