# Countdown vs Wedding Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Wedding Countdown Widget at 4.8 against Countdown's 3.7. Wedding Countdown Widget also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 40%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 150). Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wedding Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wedding Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wedding Countdown Widget has 1.5K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 55% of Wedding Countdown Widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Wedding Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-widget/id6443833581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [长金 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528253434) | [Zaffles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078438438) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-when-will-i-die/id1489090933)

This app calculates your predicted lifespan for entertainment purposes. It also tracks your time alive with second-level accuracy. The goal is to encourage healthier habits and a greater appreciation for time.

**Highlights:** Predict lifespan (for entertainment), Calculate time alive (accurate to seconds), Encourages health awareness, Promotes efficient time use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 free?

Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wedding Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Wedding Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.7 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Wedding Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

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

Both Countdown and Wedding Countdown Widget show ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wedding Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wedding Countdown Widget on September 28, 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.*