# Countdown@ vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 100% against Countdown@'s 37%. Countdown Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Widget every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-holidays/id6504262113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Accessible Resources Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389365061) |

## 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-holidays/id6504262113)

Build anticipation for holidays and special events with customizable countdown timers. Features vibrant templates, animated effects, and personalized touches to make every celebration exciting. Share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Set countdown timers for events, Holiday-specific templates, Animated effects for widgets, Customizable colors and emojis, Create custom countdown widgets, iCloud sync across devices, Share countdowns via webpage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## 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 Widget is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 2 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 every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 20, 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.*