# Countdown Widget Maker vs Kidgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget Maker at 5.6K against Kidgets's 19. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Kidgets's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Kidgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kidgets holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's written reviews are positive against 75% of Kidgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Kidgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Kidgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidgets-age-tracker-and-widgets/id6451267726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) |

## 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


### Kidgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidgets-age-tracker-and-widgets/id6451267726)

Create personalized home screen widgets to track important dates and information. Choose from beautiful templates or customize your own to display ages, countdowns to events, and even photos.

**Highlights:** Customizable age widgets, Event countdowns, Kid's school/sport tracking, Photo widgets, Curated templates, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kidgets Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Kidgets Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Kidgets free?

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

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

Kidgets is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Kidgets averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget Maker nor Kidgets shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Kidgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Kidgets on August 4, 2026.

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