# Countdown Widget Maker vs Almost

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget Maker at none against Almost's shown. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Almost's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Almost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Almost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, Almost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Maker | Almost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-countdown-and-day-widget/id6760205597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [LPAIM TECH LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796169144) |

## 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


### Almost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-countdown-and-day-widget/id6760205597)

This app helps you beautifully track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. It offers widgets for your home and lock screens, Live Activities, and smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment. Organize events with custom groups, notes, and photos.

**Highlights:** Countdown widgets for Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island, Live Activities for real-time countdown updates, Apple Watch app and complications, Siri Shortcuts and voice control, Smart reminders before events, Recurring event support, Customizable event organization with groups, notes, and photos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro (Monthly Plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro (Yearly Plan) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Forever | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Is Almost free?

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

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

Almost is rated higher. Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Almost averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Almost shows ads; Countdown Widget Maker does not.

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

Countdown Widget Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Almost every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and Almost on September 17, 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.*