# Countdown App vs Wedding Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Wedding Countdown Widget at 4.8 against Countdown App's 3.0. Countdown App's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1.5K) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wedding Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wedding Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App has 36K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Countdown App's written reviews are positive against 55% of Wedding Countdown Widget's.

Countdown App ships an update every 6 weeks, Wedding Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App | Wedding Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-widget/id6443833581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1481006495)

This app predicts your remaining time, inspired by a horror movie. It uses vibrations, sound, and your device's torch for an intense experience. For entertainment purposes only, results are not to be taken seriously.

**Highlights:** Predicts remaining time, Horror movie inspired, Vibrations and sound effects, Uses device torch, Entertainment purposes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown 2.0 Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown 2.0 Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the movie app
- 🤡 Fun and entertaining
- 😆 Funny experiences
- 👍 Creepy vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Potential security/privacy issues
- 😱 Scary and unsettling
- 🙅‍♀️ Not recommended for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy behavior, like uncontrolled flashlight and app crashing
- Timer/countdown not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to disable camera/flashlight effects
- More customization options


### Wedding Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-widget/id6443833581)

This app helps you track the time until your wedding day with an elegant design and beautiful background images. It offers a home screen widget and daily notifications to keep you updated. You can also easily share your countdown with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Wedding day countdown, Home screen widget, Daily notifications, Beautiful background images, Easy sharing, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wedding Supporter/Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Wedding Supporter/Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Wedding Lifetime Supporter Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wedding Lifetime Supporter | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown App free?

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

### Is Wedding Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown App or Wedding Countdown Widget?

Wedding Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown App averages 3.0 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Wedding Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown App or Wedding Countdown Widget have ads?

Both Countdown App and Wedding Countdown Widget show ads.

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

Countdown App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wedding Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown App was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wedding Countdown Widget on September 23, 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.*