# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

Countdown Widget & Counter and Countdown Widget + Calendar both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 45) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter against 4.5 for Countdown Widget + Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Countdown Widget + Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** | [4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


### Countdown Widget + Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264)

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Widgets, Quick Glance Widgets, iCloud Sync, Notifications & Reminders, Versatile Display Formats, Personalized Backgrounds, Date and Time Calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Life time access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coundown lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget & Counter or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Counter or Countdown Widget + Calendar have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Countdown Widget + Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget & Counter or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget + Calendar on September 14, 2026.

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