# Countdown ▼ vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown ▼ at 73% against Countdown Widget + Calendar's 50%. Countdown ▼ also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 46) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Countdown Widget + Calendar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown ▼ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ▼ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Countdown ▼'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's.

Countdown ▼ ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ▼ | Countdown Widget + Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097/reviews)** | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 50.0% 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 | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## 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 + Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264)

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Widgets, Quick Glance Widgets, iCloud Sync, Notifications & Reminders, Versatile Display Formats, Personalized Backgrounds, Date and Time Calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Life time access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coundown lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown ▼ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown ▼ or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Countdown ▼ is rated higher. Countdown ▼ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Countdown ▼ or Countdown Widget + Calendar have ads?

Neither Countdown ▼ nor Countdown Widget + Calendar shows ads.

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

Countdown ▼ ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Most recently, Countdown ▼ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Countdown Widget + Calendar on October 5, 2026.

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