# Countdown With Me vs Countdown：Widget & Day Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown With Me at 5.0 against Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's 4.2. Countdown With Me also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown With Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown With Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown：Widget & Day Counter has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown With Me ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown With Me | Countdown：Widget & Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-me/id1227308227/reviews)** | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David McKay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227308226) | [Fangzhou Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762463858) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown With Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-me/id1227308227)

Create visually stunning countdown timers for any event with personalized backgrounds, themes, and AI-generated art. Syncs across devices, integrates with your calendar, and offers live lock screen activities.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown timers, Custom backgrounds and themes, AI-generated artwork, iCloud sync across devices, Calendar event integration, Live lock screen activities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Countdown：Widget & Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145)

Easily track important dates and manage tasks with customizable reminders and widgets. Personalize your experience with various themes and backgrounds to cherish every moment.

**Highlights:** Custom event reminders, To-do list management, Variety of widget styles, Personalized interface themes, Smart reminder system, Anniversary and exam tracking

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown With Me free?

Countdown With Me 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 With Me or Countdown：Widget & Day Counter?

Countdown With Me is rated higher. Countdown With Me averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown：Widget & Day Counter averages 4.2 from 41 ratings.

### Do Countdown With Me or Countdown：Widget & Day Counter have ads?

Both Countdown With Me and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown With Me or Countdown：Widget & Day Counter?

Countdown With Me ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown With Me was updated on October 20, 2026 and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter on October 20, 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.*