# Countdown vs Countdown Widget & Countdown

Countdown and Countdown Widget & Countdown both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Countdown Widget & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown's. Countdown Widget & Countdown also leads on ratings volume (290 vs 63). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Countdown Widget & Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown against 4.5 for Countdown Widget & Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 290 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 67% of Countdown Widget & Countdown's.

Countdown ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684/reviews)** | [4.5 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-widgets/id1505335684)

Track upcoming events and significant past dates with customizable widgets. Beautiful themes and unique styling enhance your experience, whether celebrating milestones or reflecting on personal journeys. Stay informed about what matters most to you.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Past event tracking, Customizable themes, Unique styling, Widget support, Milestone tracking

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Sale | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription Sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription Sale | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


### Countdown Widget & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you create and manage countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and more. Organize events, set reminders, and customize your experience with aesthetic backgrounds and stylish widgets.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns and count-ups, Organize events into categories, Set repeating events (yearly, monthly, weekly), Multiple customizable reminders per event, Aesthetic event background pictures, Stylish home and lock screen widgets, Share countdown templates

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Countdown Yeary Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| One Year VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription - original | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Countdown averages 4.5 from 290 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown nor Countdown Widget & Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 21, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Countdown on August 31, 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.*