# Countdown Widget Maker vs Working Days Counter & Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget Maker at 5.6K against Working Days Counter & Widget's 195. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Working Days Counter & Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Widget Maker against 4.7 for Working Days Counter & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 195, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's written reviews are positive against 71% of Working Days Counter & Widget's.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Working Days Counter & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Working Days Counter & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews) | [4.7 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-days-counter-and-widget/id6468970880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 195 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) |

## 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


### Working Days Counter & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-days-counter-and-widget/id6468970880)

Track days until important events like vacations, holidays, or project deadlines. This app offers customizable countdowns, work schedule adjustments, and home screen widgets for a clear overview. Premium features include exclusion lists and calendar imports for precise tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns and count-ups, Work schedule customization, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, iCloud sync, Sharing options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Working Days Counter & Widget free?

Working Days Counter & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Maker or Working Days Counter & Widget?

Countdown Widget Maker and Working Days Counter & Widget are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6K and 195 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown Widget Maker or Working Days Counter & Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget Maker nor Working Days Counter & Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Maker or Working Days Counter & Widget?

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Working Days Counter & Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Working Days Counter & Widget on September 17, 2026.

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