# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Kidgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget & Counter at 2.4K against Kidgets's 21. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Kidgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kidgets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 75% positive.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Kidgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Kidgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidgets-age-tracker-and-widgets/id6451267726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 160 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) |

## 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


### Kidgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidgets-age-tracker-and-widgets/id6451267726)

Create personalized home screen widgets to track important dates and information. Choose from beautiful templates or customize your own to display ages, countdowns to events, and even photos.

**Highlights:** Customizable age widgets, Event countdowns, Kid's school/sport tracking, Photo widgets, Curated templates, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kidgets Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Kidgets Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Kidgets free?

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

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

Kidgets is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Kidgets averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Kidgets shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kidgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kidgets on October 24, 2026.

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