# Vacation Countdown Widget vs Countdown Widget & Counter

Vacation Countdown Widget and Countdown Widget & Counter both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 30% of Vacation Countdown Widget's. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 101). Vacation Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vacation Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Vacation Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Vacation Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vacation Countdown Widget | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-widget/id1529247289/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### Vacation Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-widget/id1529247289)

This app helps you keep track of important upcoming events like birthdays, holidays, and vacations. Create visually appealing countdowns with custom colors and images, and display them directly on your home screen using widgets. Never miss a special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Event countdown creation, Customizable colors, Premium stock images, User-uploaded images, iOS 14 Widgets support, Dark mode support, Unlimited event creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CountDown Premium | $5.99 | per month |


### 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 Vacation Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

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

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Vacation Countdown Widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

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

Neither Vacation Countdown Widget nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

Vacation Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Vacation Countdown Widget was updated on July 5, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 24, 2026.

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