# Countdown Timer. vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Timer. at none against Countdown Widget's shown. Countdown Timer. also leads on ratings volume (114 vs 20) and device support (4 vs 2). Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 64%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown Timer. against 4.7 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer. has 114 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Countdown Timer.'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown Timer. ships an update every 6 months, Countdown Widget every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer. | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797/reviews)** | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id1611193421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danylo Andriushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666043246) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer/id1421739797)

A user-friendly countdown application with a beautiful interface and extensive customization options. It offers Apple Watch and iCloud support, smart notifications, and widgets to keep you informed about upcoming events. The app is compatible with older iOS versions.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns with user pictures, Apple Watch and iCloud synchronization, Smart notifications for upcoming events, Widget support for quick access, Compatibility with iOS 10 and above, Localization in multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id1611193421)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets and receive timely notifications. Plan for any occasion, from birthdays to vacations, and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited event countdowns, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance viewing, Customizable reminders before events, Count up from past events, Share events with friends and family, Sync events across devices with iCloud, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro – 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Life Time Pro Plan | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer. free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer. or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Timer. is rated higher. Countdown Timer. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer. or Countdown Widget have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; Countdown Timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer. or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Timer. ships an update every 6 months, and Countdown Widget every 11 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 30, 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.*