# Countdown Timer & Banner Maker vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Timer & Banner Maker at 5.0 against Countdown Widget Timer's 4.6. Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is ratings volume (484 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer & Banner Maker sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer & Banner Maker | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-banner-maker/id1540457642/reviews)** | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zipo Apps Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer & Banner Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-banner-maker/id1540457642)

Create dynamic bullet screen displays with customizable text, fonts, and animations. Also, track important dates with a full-screen countdown and count-up timer. Perfect for events, presentations, or personal reminders.

**Highlights:** Multiple bullet screen texts, Full-screen countdowns, Customizable fonts and colors, Count-up timer function, Animation effects, Event and deadline tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited add timing | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer & Banner Maker free?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer & Banner Maker or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker is rated higher. Countdown Timer & Banner Maker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer & Banner Maker or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both Countdown Timer & Banner Maker and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer & Banner Maker or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Timer & Banner Maker ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer & Banner Maker was updated on June 11, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 29, 2026.

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