# Countdown@ vs Countdown Reminder, Widget App

Countdown@ and Countdown Reminder, Widget App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Countdown Reminder, Widget App's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s. Countdown Reminder, Widget App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 197) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown Reminder, Widget App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown@ against 4.7 for Countdown Reminder, Widget App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Reminder, Widget App's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Reminder, Widget App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown Reminder, Widget App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | [4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminder-widget-app/id1487316909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


### Countdown Reminder, Widget App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminder-widget-app/id1487316909)

Easily track the days remaining until your important events. Add birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion and see a clear countdown. The app features a simple interface and no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Track multiple events, Simple event addition, No in-app advertisements, Home screen event tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Countdown Reminder, Widget App free?

Countdown Reminder, Widget App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Countdown Reminder, Widget App?

Countdown@ and Countdown Reminder, Widget App are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 197 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown@ or Countdown Reminder, Widget App have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown Reminder, Widget App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or Countdown Reminder, Widget App?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Reminder, Widget App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown Reminder, Widget App on August 23, 2026.

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