# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Countdown：Widget & Day Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Counter at 76% against Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's 20%. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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：Widget & Day Counter sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 41, 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 20% of Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Countdown：Widget & Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Fangzhou Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762463858) |

## 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 & Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145)

Easily track important dates and manage tasks with customizable reminders and widgets. Personalize your experience with various themes and backgrounds to cherish every moment.

**Highlights:** Custom event reminders, To-do list management, Variety of widget styles, Personalized interface themes, Smart reminder system, Anniversary and exam tracking

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Countdown：Widget & Day Counter free?

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

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

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown：Widget & Day Counter averages 4.2 from 41 ratings.

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

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter on October 20, 2026.

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