# Vacation Countdown Widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 82% against Vacation Countdown Widget's 30%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3K vs 101). Vacation Countdown Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K 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 82% of Countdown's.

Vacation Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 days, Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vacation Countdown Widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-countdown-widget/id1529247289/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Csaba Huszar](https://appshunter.io/developer/336604780) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vacation Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Vacation Countdown Widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

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

Neither Vacation Countdown Widget nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Vacation Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 days, and Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, Vacation Countdown Widget was updated on July 5, 2026 and Countdown on September 25, 2026.

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