# Countdown vs Countdown Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widgets at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown Widgets also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 72%). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (186K vs 44). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 186K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 90% of Countdown Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, Countdown Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700568102) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Event reminders, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Event sharing, iCloud sync, Repeatable countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 7-Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


### Countdown Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818)

Easily track important life events and goals with customizable countdown and count-up timers displayed on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Personalize with your own photos and colors for a beautiful, glanceable reminder of what matters most.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown and count-up timers, Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Personalized backgrounds (photos/colors), Auto-repeat for recurring events, Life event planner, Goal and habit tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moments Pro (1 Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Moments Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Moments Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widgets free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Countdown Widgets averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widgets have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown Widgets does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown Widgets monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Widgets on August 19, 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.*