# Countdown ▼ vs Countdown Widget Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget Plus at monthly against Countdown ▼'s every 3 months. Countdown ▼'s advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 217) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown ▼ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Countdown Widget Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown ▼ against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ▼ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 217, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Countdown ▼'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Countdown Widget Plus's.

Countdown ▼ ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Widget Plus monthly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ▼ | Countdown Widget Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097/reviews) | [4.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus/id1534850080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 217 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Matteo Fabris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530221997) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown ▼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097)

Track upcoming events and important dates with a customizable countdown. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions, with options to add photos, locations, and notes. Share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add unlimited events, Countdown in days, hours, minutes, or seconds, Customizable photos and backgrounds, Birthday import from Contacts, Event reminders and notifications, Event sharing, Custom categories and sorting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💕 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 🎨 Lots of options for personalization
- 🗓️ Helpful for managing events and dates
- 🆓 Free app with no payments required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Cannot share events
- 🔔 Lack of notification options
- 🖼️ No widget for quick access
- 🕰️ Countdown format could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on some devices
- Incorrect date/time display issues
- Saving and loading events problematic

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve notification system
- Allow more customization options
- Include actual event date in countdown


### Countdown Widget Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus/id1534850080)

Create visually appealing countdown timers for your home screen. Personalize them with custom backgrounds, colors, and templates for any event, from birthdays to holidays. Receive notifications to ensure you never miss an important date.

**Highlights:** Home screen countdown widgets, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Recurrent event tracking, Multiple pre-designed templates, Event reminder notifications, Preset event ideas

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free widgets without paywall restrictions
- 🎨 Highly customizable designs and themes
- 📸 Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds
- 💰 Reasonable premium pricing ($3.99)
- 🔒 Privacy-focused, no data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization via iCloud
- 📸 Photos appear dimmer on widgets
- 🌙 Only dark mode available
- 🔐 Limited free tier (only 4 countdowns)
- 📱 Lock screen widget support lacking

**Reported bugs**

- Lock screen widget not functioning
- Widget fails to update without manual refresh
- Widget resets to incorrect values
- Unable to restore premium purchase after reinstall
- Custom widgets not appearing in widget selection

**Requested features**

- Cross-device synchronization with iCloud
- Count-up functionality in addition to countdown
- Lock screen widget support
- Calendar integration
- Photo editing and brightness adjustment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown ▼ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown ▼ or Countdown Widget Plus?

Countdown ▼ and Countdown Widget Plus are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.3K and 217 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown ▼ or Countdown Widget Plus have ads?

Neither Countdown ▼ nor Countdown Widget Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown ▼ or Countdown Widget Plus?

Countdown ▼ ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Widget Plus monthly. Most recently, Countdown ▼ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Countdown Widget Plus on October 9, 2026.

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