Countdown Reminder, Widget App vs Countdown Widget Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countdown Reminder, Widget App
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.
- Countdown to special events
- Track multiple events
- Simple event addition
- No in-app advertisements
- Home screen event tracking
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The best countdown app on on the App Store! The best part: no annoying ads in the app! Count down the days until your special events with our app. Birthdays, Christmas, Vacations, Graduations, Anniversaries and anything else you can think of! Once you add your event and its date, we automatically start counting down the number of days until your special day. How to use: • Click on the + button to add your event • Enter the event name and date & click 'Save' • Voila! You are done, the event has been added and the countdown to your big day has begun! It's as easy as 1,2,3! Keep track of multiple events with our easy home screen that allows you to see multiple event trackers at the same time. NO ADS. This app has no annoying ads like all the other countdown apps on the app store. Download Countdown+ today and let's count down to your special moments together!
Countdown Widget Plus
Create visually appealing countdown timers for your home screen. Personalize them with custom backgrounds, colors, and templates for any event, from birthdays to holidays. Receive notifications to ensure you never miss an important date.
- Home screen countdown widgets
- Customizable backgrounds and colors
- Recurrent event tracking
- Multiple pre-designed templates
- Event reminder notifications
- Preset event ideas
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Create Beautiful Countdown Widgets for All Your Events! Never miss a special moment again with Countdown Widget Plus! Customize stunning countdowns for holidays, birthdays, weddings, and more—right on your Home Screen. Track Your Events in Style: Easily create countdowns for any event with a few taps. Personalize your widget with custom backgrounds, colors, and themes to make each event stand out. Choose from 10+ beautiful templates or create your own. Key Features: Countdown Widgets for your Home Screen Custom Backgrounds: Choose colors, gradients, or images from your gallery Recurrent Events: Set up reminders for birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries 10+ Templates: Pre-designed styles to get started quickly Preset Ideas: Get inspired with pre-made countdowns for popular events Notifications: Get reminders so you never miss an important date Perfect for Every Occasion: Use Countdown Widget Plus to track: Birthdays Holidays like Christmas and Halloween Weddings and Anniversaries Graduation, Exams, and other big milestones And more! The free version includes 4 essential templates to help you get started, with even more customizable options available in the full version. Download Countdown Widget Plus today and get all your important countdowns at a glance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Reminder, Widget App at none against Countdown Widget Plus's 1. Countdown Reminder, Widget App also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Countdown Widget Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 217 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Countdown Reminder, Widget App's written reviews are positive against 71% of Countdown Widget Plus's.
Countdown Reminder, Widget App ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown Widget Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown Reminder, Widget App | Countdown Widget Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (197 ratings) | 4.7 (217 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 70.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 197 | 217 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Livintis W.L.L. | Matteo Fabris |
Customer experience
Countdown Reminder, Widget App
Countdown Widget Plus
Bugs and requests
Countdown Reminder, Widget App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Countdown Widget Plus
Reported bugs
9 issues- Lock screen widget not functioning
- Widget fails to update without manual refresh
- Widget resets to incorrect values
- Unable to restore premium purchase after reinstall
- Custom widgets not appearing in widget selection
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- Cannot view full countdown list in stacked widgets
- App crashes on iPhone 12 Pro Max widgets
- Widget addition fails on home screen
- Glitching and daily refresh issues
Requested features
15 requests- Cross-device synchronization with iCloud
- Count-up functionality in addition to countdown
- Lock screen widget support
- Calendar integration
- Photo editing and brightness adjustment
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- Light mode option
- More font choices and size adjustments
- Ability to move title and counter independently
- Photo crop, rotate, flip, and resize capabilities
- Landscape orientation for iPad
- Monthly countdown option
- Selective day counting (weekdays only)
- Multiple countdowns in single widget
- iPad orientation support
- Hours and minutes configuration options
In-app purchases
Countdown Reminder, Widget App
No in-app purchases
Countdown Widget Plus
- Unlock All$3.99
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