# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Working Days Counter & Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget & Counter at none against Working Days Counter & Widget's shown. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 206). 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 Working Days Counter & Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Working Days Counter & Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 206, 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 74% of Working Days Counter & Widget's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Working Days Counter & Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Working Days Counter & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[4.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-days-counter-and-widget/id6468970880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 73.9% 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 | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) |

## 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


### Working Days Counter & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-days-counter-and-widget/id6468970880)

Track days until important events like vacations or project deadlines with customizable countdowns. Features include work schedule customization, exclusion lists for holidays, and home screen widgets. Sync across devices and share your progress easily.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns and count-ups, Work schedule customization, Exclusion lists for holidays, Calendar import, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, iCloud sync, Sharing options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 💡 Great for tracking future and past events
- 💰 Reasonable price and one-time purchase option
- 🖼️ Customizable with own photos
- 🗓️ Excludes weekends, holidays, and work days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget only shows one counter
- 💸 Some features require payment
- 🤔 Unclear what is included in paid features
- 🚫 No recurrence option
- 📉 Basic functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- App icon multiplies on Home Screen
- Does not work as expected, wrong counting
- App counts down incorrectly, stays at the same number
- Lost schedule after a new release
- Widget is black and doesn't show countdown

**Requested features**

- Widget counters rotate
- Display time in years, months, days, minutes
- Show percentage towards completion based on start date
- Add other languages
- Annual recurrence option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Working Days Counter & Widget free?

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

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

Working Days Counter & Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Working Days Counter & Widget averages 4.7 from 206 ratings.

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

Working Days Counter & Widget shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Working Days Counter & Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Working Days Counter & Widget on October 30, 2026.

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