# Countdown Widget Maker vs Countdown Widget | Day Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget Maker at 79% against Countdown Widget | Day Counter's 42%. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 196). 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 Countdown Widget | Day Counter sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 196, 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 42% of Countdown Widget | Day Counter's.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Widget | Day Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Countdown Widget | Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** | [4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6446944824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 196 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Evgeniia Ludinova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800392527) |

## 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 Widget | Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6446944824)

Easily track important dates with customizable widgets. Create countdowns for future events or count up from past milestones. Never miss a special moment again with this free, ad-free time tracking app.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Count up timers, Unlimited countdowns, Customizable backgrounds, Advanced appearance customization, Event notifications, Pre-made countdown gallery

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Donation Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation Burrito | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Countdown 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 4.4 from 196 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or Countdown Widget | Day Counter have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget Maker nor Countdown Widget | Day Counter shows ads.

### 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 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Countdown Widget | Day Counter on October 12, 2026.

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