# Countdown App vs Countdown Widget & Counter

Countdown App and Countdown Widget & Counter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown App's. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 209). Countdown App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown App against 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Countdown App's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Countdown App ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-day-counter/id1479858343/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 209 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Bichurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/973684719) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-day-counter/id1479858343)

Track important upcoming and past events by counting down days until or days since. Organize your dates, add custom images, and share event details with others. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Count days until future events, Count days since past events, Manage dates in a list, Set custom background images for dates, Share event information, Unlimited countdown items (premium), Add dates to calendar (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $69.99 | one-time |


### 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 App free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

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

Countdown App is rated higher. Countdown App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Countdown App or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Countdown App nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown App or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown App was updated on August 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 24, 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.*