# The Countdown vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 5.0 against The Countdown's 2.2. The Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Countdown has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Countdown | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-countdown-day-counter-app/id1531844992/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-left/id6479294490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VINSOFTS JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491589852) | [凡 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724679034) |

## What reviewers say

### The Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-countdown-day-counter-app/id1531844992)

Create visually appealing countdowns for future or past events with customizable units and reminders. Share your countdowns as images or videos, and display them on your home screen with widgets. Track time precisely to the second for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Stylish countdown creation, Online image gallery, Live and customizable backgrounds, Event reminders, Multiple unit options (seconds to years), Home screen widgets, Shareable as images/videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-left/id6479294490)

Track upcoming events with a simple timeline and customizable widgets. See exactly how much time remains until birthdays, trips, exams, and more. Set reminders and personalize your countdowns with icons and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns for important events, View remaining days, hours, and minutes, Organize events in a clean timeline, Set reminders before important dates, Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Personalize events with icons, colors, and backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Countdown Widget is rated higher. The Countdown averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither The Countdown nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

The Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget weekly. Most recently, The Countdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 17, 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.*