# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Countdown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget & Counter at every 3 weeks against Countdown's every 8 months. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 1). Countdown's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Countdown's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fwd/id6443634067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 160 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Mason Ifejika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647948228) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-fwd/id6443634067)

Create personalized countdowns for all your important events, from birthdays to vacations. Share your special occasions with friends and family using beautiful templates and receive notification reminders as events approach.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown cards, Notification reminders, Shareable event templates, Live countdowns, Event location mapping, Activity and accommodation finder

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Yearly) | $9.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown every 8 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown on October 12, 2026.

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