# Countdown ▼ vs Countdown Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown ▼ at 2.3K against Countdown Widgets's 44. Countdown ▼ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). Countdown Widgets's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and 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 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, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown ▼ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% 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 3 months, Countdown Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown ▼ | Countdown Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1435701097/reviews)** | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 79 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700568102) |

## 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 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 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Countdown Widgets averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Countdown ▼ or Countdown Widgets have ads?

Neither Countdown ▼ nor Countdown Widgets shows ads.

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

Countdown ▼ ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Widgets monthly. Most recently, Countdown ▼ was updated on October 9, 2026 and Countdown Widgets on September 30, 2026.

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