# Countdown Reminder, Widget App vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Reminder, Widget App at none against Countdown Widget & Counter's 11. Countdown Reminder, Widget App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 197). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown Reminder, Widget App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Reminder, Widget 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 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Countdown Reminder, Widget App's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Countdown Reminder, Widget App ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Reminder, Widget App | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminder-widget-app/id1487316909/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Livintis W.L.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300276456) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Reminder, Widget App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-reminder-widget-app/id1487316909)

Easily track the days remaining until your important events. Add birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion and see a clear countdown. The app features a simple interface and no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Track multiple events, Simple event addition, No in-app advertisements, Home screen event tracking

**Features:** 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 Reminder, Widget App free?

Countdown Reminder, Widget App is free to download, 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 Reminder, Widget App or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Reminder, Widget App is rated higher. Countdown Reminder, Widget App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Reminder, Widget App nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

Countdown Reminder, Widget App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown Reminder, Widget App was updated on August 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 28, 2026.

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