# Cloxee vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.6 against Cloxee's 3.9. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). Cloxee's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloxee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Cloxee's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown's.

Cloxee ships an update monthly, Countdown every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloxee | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloxee-countdown-widget/id1233654728/reviews) | **[4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Creact SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/340840110) | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloxee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloxee-countdown-widget/id1233654728)

Create personalized countdown timers for any event. Customize your timers with photos, styles, and fonts. Set reminders and display countdowns as lock screen widgets for easy viewing.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown timers, Customizable styles, fonts, and filters, Add personal photos or gallery images, Lock screen widget display, Event reminders, Countdown to specific time (days, hours, minutes, seconds)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloxee Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684)

Track upcoming events and significant past dates with customizable widgets. Beautiful themes and unique styling enhance your experience, whether celebrating milestones or reflecting on personal journeys. Stay informed about what matters most to you.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Past event tracking, Customizable themes, Unique styling, Widget support, Milestone tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Sale | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription Sale | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloxee free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cloxee or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Cloxee averages 3.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do Cloxee or Countdown have ads?

Neither Cloxee nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloxee or Countdown?

Cloxee ships an update monthly, and Countdown every 5 days. Most recently, Cloxee was updated on September 20, 2026 and Countdown on September 21, 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.*