# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Photo Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Countdown Widget at none against Countdown Widget & Counter's 11. Photo Countdown Widget also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Photo Countdown Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Countdown Widget 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 5, 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 Photo Countdown Widget's.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Countdown Widget every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Photo Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-countdown-widget/id6751094714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Shahriar Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833402611) |

## 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


### Photo Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-countdown-widget/id6751094714)

Create unlimited, personalized countdown widgets for your most anticipated moments. Beautifully track events with custom photo backgrounds directly on your Home Screen. Enjoy all features for free with a clean, simple design.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Custom photo backgrounds, Home Screen widgets, Clean and simple design, Free to use, Event arrival messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Photo Countdown Widget free?

Photo Countdown Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Photo Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Countdown Widget every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Photo Countdown Widget on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*