# Countdown@ vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget at none against Countdown@'s shown. Countdown Widget also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 37%). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (39K vs 61). On price, rating, 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 Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown@ against 4.6 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 61, 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 68% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## 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 Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns. See days remaining for events, birthdays, and goals directly on your home screen or lock screen. Get reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown events, Home screen widgets, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Notifications and reminders, Apple Watch app, iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

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

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

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

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*