# Event Countdown & Widget vs Countdown Widget Timer

Event Countdown & Widget and Countdown Widget Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on ratings volume (484 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Event Countdown & Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Event Countdown & Widget against 4.6 for Countdown Widget Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Event Countdown & Widget's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

Event Countdown & Widget ships an update monthly, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Event Countdown & Widget | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976/reviews)** | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Event Countdown & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/event-countdown-and-widget/id1533554976)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you track upcoming events with customizable widgets and a stylish overview. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and more, all from your home screen.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for direct tracking, Stylish overview of all countdowns, Countdown to event start, Customizable countdown colors, Reminders for various life events

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription + No Ads | $2.99 | per month |


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Event Countdown & Widget free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Event Countdown & Widget or Countdown Widget Timer?

Event Countdown & Widget is rated higher. Event Countdown & Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Event Countdown & Widget or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both Event Countdown & Widget and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Event Countdown & Widget or Countdown Widget Timer?

Event Countdown & Widget ships an update monthly, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Event Countdown & Widget was updated on August 31, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 23, 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.*