# Countdown@ vs Widget Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Widget Countdown's 4.1. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (39K vs 51). Widget Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 37%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Countdown@'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Widget Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Widget Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Widget Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Bradley Cable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438653590) |

## 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


### Widget Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548)

Create custom countdowns for any event and display them directly on your home and lock screens. Personalize your countdowns with gradients, background images, and fonts. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Customizable events, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Colourful gradients, Custom background images, Custom font choice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🎨 Customizable widgets with background image support
- 📱 Works seamlessly as home screen widgets
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🖼️ Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget functionality inconsistent across devices
- 🌍 Limited language support
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for time format
- ❌ No countdown repeat feature (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- 🔧 Confusing setup process for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappear after app update
- Widget shows blank space or doesn't display
- Cannot save new events or edits
- Photo selection window closes unexpectedly
- Primary and secondary color options don't work

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support
- Customizable time format (days, hours, minutes combinations)
- Count-up feature in addition to countdown
- Recurring events (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- Ability to rearrange events manually or by date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Widget Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Widget Countdown averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.

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

Both Countdown@ and Widget Countdown show ads.

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

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Widget Countdown monthly. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Widget Countdown on September 1, 2026.

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