# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Countdown Widget Maker & Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget & Counter at none against Countdown Widget Maker & Timer's shown. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 10). Countdown Widget Maker & Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Maker & Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 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 Maker & Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Maker & Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Countdown Widget Maker & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker-and-timer/id1619802482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Kuldip Kaneriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598768380) |

## 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 Maker & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker-and-timer/id1619802482)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdown timers. Add personal photos, themes, and colors to your widgets for a visually appealing reminder of upcoming milestones like birthdays, holidays, or personal goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Fully customizable widgets, Personalized photos for widgets, Multiple themes and color options, Adjustable font sizes, Home screen widget access, Easy event editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Maker & Timer free?

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

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

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker & Timer averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Counter or Countdown Widget Maker & Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Maker & Timer shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer on October 27, 2026.

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