# Photo Widgets vs Countdowns by DGR Labs

The clearest difference is rating: Countdowns by DGR Labs at 5.0 against Photo Widgets's 4.3. Photo Widgets's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdowns by DGR Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdowns by DGR Labs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widgets has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Photo Widgets ships an update daily, Countdowns by DGR Labs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widgets | Countdowns by DGR Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widgets-plus/id1533251195/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-by-dgr-labs/id6758349780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [登健 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287782900) | [DGR Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872445279) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widgets-plus/id1533251195)

Personalize your home screen with beautiful photo widgets that can also display the date. Choose from a variety of backgrounds and customize your photos, fonts, and date visibility to create a unique look.

**Highlights:** Display photos on home screen, Show current date, Rich background selection, Customizable pictures, Customizable font color and location, Show/hide dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vip | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdowns by DGR Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-by-dgr-labs/id6758349780)

Create visually appealing countdowns for any event, from trips to birthdays. Keep track of upcoming milestones with customizable backgrounds and widgets. The app also offers smart alerts and iCloud sync for a seamless experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable backgrounds, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Calendar and contact import, Smart alerts, iCloud sync, Landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widgets free?

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

### Is Countdowns by DGR Labs free?

Countdowns by DGR Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widgets or Countdowns by DGR Labs?

Countdowns by DGR Labs is rated higher. Photo Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Countdowns by DGR Labs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Photo Widgets or Countdowns by DGR Labs have ads?

Neither Photo Widgets nor Countdowns by DGR Labs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widgets or Countdowns by DGR Labs?

Photo Widgets ships an update daily, and Countdowns by DGR Labs weekly. Most recently, Photo Widgets was updated on October 6, 2026 and Countdowns by DGR Labs on October 7, 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.*