# Widget Countdown vs Photo Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Countdown Widget at 5.0 against Widget Countdown's 4.1. Photo Countdown Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Widget Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Photo Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Countdown has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Widget Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Countdown Widget's.

Widget Countdown ships an update monthly, Photo Countdown Widget every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Countdown | Photo Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-countdown-widget/id6751094714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bradley Cable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438653590) | [Shahriar Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833402611) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548)

Create custom countdowns for any event and display them directly on your home and lock screens. Personalize your countdowns with gradients, background images, and fonts. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Customizable events, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Colourful gradients, Custom background images, Custom font choice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🎨 Customizable widgets with background image support
- 📱 Works seamlessly as home screen widgets
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🖼️ Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget functionality inconsistent across devices
- 🌍 Limited language support
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for time format
- ❌ No countdown repeat feature (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- 🔧 Confusing setup process for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappear after app update
- Widget shows blank space or doesn't display
- Cannot save new events or edits
- Photo selection window closes unexpectedly
- Primary and secondary color options don't work

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support
- Customizable time format (days, hours, minutes combinations)
- Count-up feature in addition to countdown
- Recurring events (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- Ability to rearrange events manually or by date


### Photo Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-countdown-widget/id6751094714)

Create unlimited, personalized countdown widgets for your most anticipated moments. Beautifully track events with custom photo backgrounds directly on your Home Screen. Enjoy all features for free with a clean, simple design.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Custom photo backgrounds, Home Screen widgets, Clean and simple design, Free to use, Event arrival messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Countdown free?

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

### Is Photo Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Photo Countdown Widget is rated higher. Widget Countdown averages 4.1 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Photo Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Widget Countdown shows ads; Photo Countdown Widget does not.

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

Widget Countdown ships an update monthly, and Photo Countdown Widget every 9 days. Most recently, Widget Countdown was updated on September 29, 2026 and Photo Countdown Widget on September 29, 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.*