Comparison

Countdown Widget Maker vs Countdown Widget & Day Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Countdown Widget Maker

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
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There are many important moments in life that you will never want to miss, right? Countdown widget & Timer 321 will help you customize and track countdown events right on your home screen and lock screen with just a few taps. Also if you want a great timer right on widget home screen, lock screen or StandBy, this is your choice! Countdown widget® 321 is designed to include many widget styles, which are suitable for any event, or any of your personal styles. They’re very easy to customize, making your phone become eye-catching, impressive, and unique. Countdown widget® 321, from 2016, has helped thousands of people manage their life’s important events. Advantages of the Countdown widget® 321: + WIDGETS on HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN & STANDBY: Add as many events as you want + VARIOUS WIDGET STYLES: Birthday, retirement, a baby born, wedding…Those are not mere images like other widget apps, but are uniquely designed to fit for your events. + TIMER: Count down to seconds on the widget and in the app. Customizable. + TIMER SOUND, COLOR customization. + COUNT UP: You can check how many days a specific event passed + REMINDER: With notification, any kind of events + Can insert PHOTO as widget wallpapers + Easy to change fonts, layouts + Change countdown unit on the widget + Change widget colors or gradient In addition, the event sharing feature will help you spread the fun when counting down with family members, friends, and colleagues. For example, husband and wife count down the date of their child's birth, parents and siblings count down Christmas day, or count down product release date with colleagues. Other important features that are indispensable to an app countdown. + Manage all countdown events on one screen + Can switch from countdown to count up + Create to-do lists related to the event + Add a reminder + Music settings per countdown + Change background image for a countdown + Add emoji ... + Customize your app like a pro + Support widgets on iOS 11+ We are always working to make the product better, so your feedback is always welcome. This ‘Countdown widget® 321’ app is also nominated as ‘App of the day’ by Design Nominee LLC, try it now and have fun!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Almost all features are free, but if you want customized functionalities, you can subscribe or purchase Lifetime at a reasonable price. The following will apply: * You'll be charged once a month or once a year depending on the subscription option you choose. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Prices are in US Dollars and may vary outside of the US. * You can manage your subscription and renewal settings, or discontinue your subscription by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://activeuser.co/term/countdown_policy_term.html Privacy policy: https://activeuser.co/term/countdown_policy_term.html

About

Countdown Widget & Day Counter

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdown timers. Add personal photos, themes, and colors to your widgets for a visually appealing reminder of upcoming milestones like birthdays, holidays, or personal goals.

Highlights
  • Unlimited countdown creation
  • Fully customizable widgets
  • Personalized photos for widgets
  • Multiple themes and color options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home screen widget access
  • Easy event editing
Features
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Welcome to Countdown Widget!
 Countdown widget is a beautifully and simple countdown timer and reminder app for the important dates and events in your life. Countdown to important days, special dates and events in your life such as: - Birthdays, Anniversary or Wedding reminder.
- Vacations, Graduations and Exams. - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, Valentines or other holiday - Game, Fitness Goals & Retirement Plan - Film Release, TV show, Concert, Bucket List and many more. TOP FEATURES - Create as many countdowns as you want - Fully customizable widget - Use your own photos for widgets - Pleasant and neat appearance with extensive customization capabilities - Multiple themes - Customize colors and fonts of each countdown - Drag countdown widgets anywhere on the screen - You can resize the widget size - Beautiful ways to keep ideas, reminders, memories, and todos. - Easily edit events quickly and easily when necessary - Easy to use. - Adjust font size easily. WIDGET Countdown Widgets can be adaptable with all devices running iOS14+. We support two different widget sizes, which lets you take full advantage of each slot on your home screen. Instantly access your events on your home screen using widget on iPhone. EASY TO SET UP, FREELY TO CUSTOMIZE We also give you the step by step instruction of how to add Countdown Widgets in seconds. With us, you have your chance to edit the widget font, theme color, or even the background color based on your preference. Countdown widget now to bring excitement and anticipation to your big events!
 Let’s get counting!
 Thank you for your download !!

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Screenshots

Countdown Widget Maker4 screens
Countdown Widget & Day Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget Maker at none against Countdown Widget & Day Counter's shown. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 10) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and Countdown Widget & Day Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Widget & Day Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown Widget Maker versus Countdown Widget & Day Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Widget MakerCountdown Widget & Day Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.6K ratings) — better4.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Long NguyenKuldip Kaneriya

Customer experience

Countdown Widget Maker

All ratings5,639 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative12.4%

Countdown Widget & Day Counter

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Countdown Widget Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget not displaying correctly
  • Countdown units not working as expected
  • Purchased features not unlocking properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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 Widget & Day Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Countdown Widget Maker

Subscriptions3
  • Three months subscription$3.993 Months
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • One year subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Baby arrivals countdown widget$0.99
  • Christmas countdown$0.99
  • Neon style$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Wedding countdown$0.99
  • Birthday countdown$0.99
  • Pro version$4.99
  • Lifetime upgrade$17.99
1 purchases

Countdown Widget & Day Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Widget Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Countdown Widget Maker free?
Countdown Widget Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget & Day Counter free?
Countdown Widget & Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown Widget & Day Counter?
Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Countdown Widget & Day Counter averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown Widget & Day Counter have ads?
Countdown Widget & Day Counter shows ads; Countdown Widget Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown Widget & Day Counter?
Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget & Day Counter monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Day Counter on July 19, 2026.

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