Comparison

Countdown App vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown App

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
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Countdown App - Day Counter - a useful app that will help you to count how many days left and how many days passed. Use this app to manage your important events: Birthdays, Gigs, Celebrations, Important dates... COUNT DAYS UNTIL Create dates in the future and the app will count and show "How many days left until the date". COUNT DAYS SINCE Create dates in the past and the app will show you "How many days have passed since the event" DATES LIST Create dates and manage them in the form of the list. Arrange them and share the information. SET IMAGE FOR A DATE* Add a background image to your date. You can use an image from your photo library or from the app library. SHARE DATE INFO* Share date info via email, messengers or just copy it and paste where you want. * Some features may be limited and available after purchasing the in-app purchase within the application. Subscription Terms: The app offers auto-renewing "Premium" Subscription which unlocks Premium Features: - Create Unlimited Countdown Items - Item Color Picker, Font Size Editor - Change background Image - Add date to calendar, set Reminder - No limited features and no ads inside the app Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings. Read more about our Privacy Policy Here: "https://adelmaer.com/countdown-app-privacy-policy/" Read more about our Terms of Service here: "https://adelmaer.com/countdown-app-terms-of-service/" Free Download the Countdown App - Day Counter today. Every Day is Important!

About

Countdown Widget + Calendar

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen Widgets
  • Quick Glance Widgets
  • iCloud Sync
  • Notifications & Reminders
  • Versatile Display Formats
  • Personalized Backgrounds
  • Date and Time Calculator
Features
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Countdown Events Calendar is the beautiful way to count down to every moment that matters — birthdays, holidays, trips, weddings, exams, and deadlines. Create stunning countdowns in seconds and watch the days melt away. NEW IN THIS VERSION • Import from Calendar — turn your Apple Calendar events into countdowns with a single tap. • Repeating countdowns — birthdays and anniversaries roll over automatically and never go negative. • Share as image — export a gorgeous countdown card to Messages, Instagram, and more. KEY FEATURES • Beautiful full-screen countdowns with your own photos, colors, and emoji • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for an instant glance • iCloud sync keeps every countdown up to date across all your devices • Smart notifications and custom reminders — 1 week, 1 day, or 15 minutes before • Seven display formats: years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds • Add notes to capture the details and memories behind each event • Built-in date & time calculator to find the gap between two dates or add and subtract durations • Reorder and organize your countdowns exactly how you like COUNTDOWN PRO Unlock the full experience with a single one-time purchase — yours forever: • Unlimited countdowns • Import from Calendar • Repeating countdowns • Photo backgrounds • Notes for every event • Shareable countdown cards • All Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Don't let life's important moments pass you by. Download Countdown Events Calendar today and start celebrating every milestone in style.Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://site.innovaapps.ai/policies Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown App4 screens
Countdown Widget + Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown App at 209 against Countdown Widget + Calendar's 46. Countdown App also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown App against 4.5 for Countdown Widget + Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 46 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown App ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown App versus Countdown Widget + Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown AppCountdown Widget + Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (209 ratings) — better4.5 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings209 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr BichurinAlex Gameli Heyman

Customer experience

Countdown App

All ratings209 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Countdown Widget + Calendar

All ratings46 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown App

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock all features$69.99
3 purchases

Countdown Widget + Calendar

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Pro Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Life time access$0.99
  • Coundown lifetime access$24.99

Questions

Is Countdown App free?
Countdown App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?
Countdown Widget + Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown App or Countdown Widget + Calendar?
Countdown App is rated higher. Countdown App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Countdown App or Countdown Widget + Calendar have ads?
Neither Countdown App nor Countdown Widget + Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown App or Countdown Widget + Calendar?
Countdown App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Most recently, Countdown App was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countdown Widget + Calendar on October 5, 2026.

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