# Countdown! Reminders and Timer vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Widget Timer at Free against Countdown! Reminders and Timer's $0.99. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on ratings volume (484 vs 74). Countdown! Reminders and Timer's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget Timer is free to download; Countdown! Reminders and Timer costs $0.99 up front. Countdown! Reminders and Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown! Reminders and Timer against 4.6 for Countdown Widget Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Countdown! Reminders and Timer's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

Countdown! Reminders and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown! Reminders and Timer | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850/reviews) | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [霞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390436567) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown! Reminders and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminders-and-timer/id1439723850)

This app helps you manage your time with precise countdowns, event reminders, and a suite of utility tools. It offers extensive customization for widgets and notifications, ensuring you never miss an important moment. Features include lunar calendar support, age calculation, and QR code generation.

**Highlights:** Second-accurate countdowns, Customizable widgets (70+ lock screen, 100+ desktop), Lunar calendar support, Built-in utility tools (Age Calculator, QR Generator, etc.), Push notification reminders, Data backup to iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $3.49 | per year |
| Transparent Widget | Free | one-time |
| Unlock all dynamic wallpapers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Tools | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $3.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown! Reminders and Timer free?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown! Reminders and Timer or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Countdown! Reminders and Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Countdown! Reminders and Timer or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both Countdown! Reminders and Timer and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown! Reminders and Timer or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown! Reminders and Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown! Reminders and Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 23, 2026.

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