# Countdown vs Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown at 4K against Countdown Widget Lock Screen +'s 119. Countdown also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Lock Screen +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 4K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Widget Lock Screen +'s.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget Lock Screen + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-down-to-date/id1460767569/reviews) | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 119 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 83 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appostrophe AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131060116) | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-count-down-to-date/id1460767569)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Set reminders, personalize themes and backgrounds, and share your progress with friends. Never miss a special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns and count-ups, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Event reminders and notifications, Drag-and-drop timer placement, Save and share countdowns

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Countdown not always accurate
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🔢 Maximum 999 days countdown
- 🔄 Need to manually refresh to update countdown

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown shows wrong number of days
- App crashes on some devices
- Countdown not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Provide countdown in years, months, days format
- Allow countdown over 999 days
- Add automatic countdown updates


### Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810)

Easily track days until your important events with customizable widgets for your lock screen and home screen. Perfect for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other celebration.

**Highlights:** Lockscreen widgets, Homescreen widgets, Event countdowns, Vacation tracking, Birthday tracking, Wedding tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Lock Screen + free?

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Countdown Widget Lock Screen + averages 4.7 from 119 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget Lock Screen + have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown Widget Lock Screen + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + on September 18, 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.*