# Simple Event Countdown Timer vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget Timer at 43% against Simple Event Countdown Timer's 0%. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (484 vs 3). Simple Event Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simple Event Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple Event Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Event Countdown Timer | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown-timer/id1279788770/reviews) | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ed Manning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279788769) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Event Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-event-countdown-timer/id1279788770)

Easily track the time remaining until your important events. View all upcoming countdowns in one place, from vacations to birthdays. Includes a widget for quick access in your device's Today view.

**Highlights:** Event countdown tracking, Single view for all events, Quick event setup, Today view widget, 3D Touch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Event Countdown Timer free?

Simple Event Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Event Countdown Timer or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Simple Event Countdown Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Simple Event Countdown Timer or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Simple Event Countdown Timer does not.

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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.*