# Countdown Widget Maker vs Repeat Timer App

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Maker at 4.7 against Repeat Timer App's 3.5. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 30). 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 Repeat Timer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 30, 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 50% of Repeat Timer App's.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Repeat Timer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Repeat Timer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** | [3.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-app/id6462226291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Renu Narwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659617835) |

## 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


### Repeat Timer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-app/id6462226291)

This app adds unpredictability to routines with a customizable repeat timer. It enhances workouts, games, and daily tasks by introducing dynamic intervals and decision-making challenges. Enjoy a sleek design for seamless navigation and visual timing.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Task Mode with Random Timer, Decision-making Interval Timer, Adaptive Fitness Interval Timer, Productivity Pulse for Work Breaks, Gamer's Delight with Countdown Timer, Party Mode with Hidden Countdown, Sleek and Intuitive Design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly discounted price | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Repeat Timer App free?

Repeat Timer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or Repeat Timer App?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Repeat Timer App averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or Repeat Timer App have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget Maker nor Repeat Timer App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or Repeat Timer App?

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Repeat Timer App monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Repeat Timer App on August 23, 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.*