# CountDown Message vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Counter at 76% against CountDown Message's 3%. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.1). CountDown Message's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget & Counter is free to download; CountDown Message costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CountDown Message asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of CountDown Message's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown Message | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-message/id1475258611/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 3.4% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanatic Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/488507501) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### CountDown Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-message/id1475258611)

Easily share countdown timers for special events directly within iMessage. Keep friends and family updated on the remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds until your next big occasion.

**Highlights:** Share countdown timers in iMessage, Count down to specific dates and times, Display days, hours, minutes, and seconds, Simple and easy to use, Fun way to track events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountDown Message free?

CountDown Message costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountDown Message or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. CountDown Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CountDown Message or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither CountDown Message nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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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.*