# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Countdown Widget

Countdown Widget & Counter and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 38). Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 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 4.7 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 38, 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 0% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 160 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | 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 free?

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

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

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 29, 2026.

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