# Countdown@ vs Vacation Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Vacation Countdown Widget at none against Countdown@'s shown. Vacation Countdown Widget also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 101) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vacation Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Vacation Countdown Widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Vacation Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [4.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-widget/id1529247289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **37.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) |

## 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


### Vacation Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-widget/id1529247289)

This app helps you keep track of important upcoming events like birthdays, holidays, and vacations. Create visually appealing countdowns with custom colors and images, and display them directly on your home screen using widgets. Never miss a special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Event countdown creation, Customizable colors, Premium stock images, User-uploaded images, iOS 14 Widgets support, Dark mode support, Unlimited event creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountDown Premium | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Vacation Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or Vacation Countdown Widget?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Vacation Countdown Widget averages 4.4 from 101 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or Vacation Countdown Widget have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Vacation Countdown Widget does not.

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

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Vacation Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Vacation Countdown Widget on July 5, 2026.

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