# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Calendar for Lockscreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Counter at 76% against Calendar for Lockscreen's 0%. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Calendar for Lockscreen sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calendar for Lockscreen's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Calendar for Lockscreen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Calendar for Lockscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-for-lockscreen/id1598823893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Justin Heintz](https://appshunter.io/developer/593909443) |

## 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


### Calendar for Lockscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-for-lockscreen/id1598823893)

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with customizable calendar widgets and countdown timers. Choose from multiple styles, fonts, and track unlimited events. Premium features include iCloud sync and additional fonts.

**Highlights:** 6 widget styles, Unlimited custom events, 50+ font options, Quick select holidays, iCloud sync (premium), Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Lockscreen Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Calendar for Lockscreen free?

Calendar for Lockscreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Calendar for Lockscreen averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Counter or Calendar for Lockscreen have ads?

Calendar for Lockscreen shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calendar for Lockscreen every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Calendar for Lockscreen on October 16, 2026.

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