# Upcoming vs Countdown widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown widget at 4.5 against Upcoming's 3.8. Countdown widget also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 10). Upcoming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Upcoming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Upcoming's written reviews are positive against 88% of Countdown widget's.

Upcoming ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upcoming | Countdown widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcoming-event-countdown/id1306662750/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Pust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065846531) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Upcoming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcoming-event-countdown/id1306662750)

Easily track and share important dates with customizable countdowns. Set reminders, import events from your calendar, and share visually appealing countdowns with anyone via universal links.

**Highlights:** Universal link sharing, Customizable countdown display, Smart calendar integration, Powerful sharing options, Recurring events management, Smart reminders and notifications, Birthday import from contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092)

Design personalized countdown and count-up widgets for any event. Customize with themes, styles, and app icons. Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, and more with aesthetic looks and iCloud sync. Supports various widget sizes and modes.

**Highlights:** Custom countdown and count-up widgets, Multiple widget styles and themes, iOS Lock Screen and Standby widgets, Customizable app icons and fonts, Add personal photos, iCloud sync, Count up from past events

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro. | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best out there
- 👍 Paid version is a must
- 👍 Thank you so so much
- 👍 I love the app
- 👍 Great app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not happy with this app
- 💡 Widgets should be for sale
- 💡 The style of widgets they are all for premium and I think that should change xx
- 🐛 Good app, doesnt fully work for me
- 💡 OK

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Countdown widget not working on lock screen
- Countdown based on EST instead of user's timezone

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Sync with calendars
- Show hours, minutes, and seconds in countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upcoming free?

Upcoming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Upcoming or Countdown widget?

Countdown widget is rated higher. Upcoming averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Countdown widget averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Upcoming or Countdown widget have ads?

Neither Upcoming nor Countdown widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upcoming or Countdown widget?

Upcoming ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown widget weekly. Most recently, Upcoming was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown widget on September 22, 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.*