# Widget | Countdown to birthday vs Blank Widget Transparent Space

The clearest difference is ads: Widget | Countdown to birthday at none against Blank Widget Transparent Space's shown. Widget | Countdown to birthday also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 258) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget | Countdown to birthday sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Blank Widget Transparent Space sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget | Countdown to birthday holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget | Countdown to birthday has 4.4K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Widget | Countdown to birthday's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blank Widget Transparent Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget | Countdown to birthday ships an update every 3 weeks, Blank Widget Transparent Space every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget | Countdown to birthday | Blank Widget Transparent Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown-to-birthday/id1545098525/reviews)** | [3.7 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-widget-transparent-space/id1622884532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **41.4% 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 | 158 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appville Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729360192) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget | Countdown to birthday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown-to-birthday/id1545098525)

Enhance your phone's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets and app icon themes. Choose from pre-designed categories like clocks, weather, and countdowns, or create your own unique look with custom backgrounds and colors.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, App icon changer, Themed home screens, Digital and analog clocks, Calendar and weather widgets, Countdown timers, Daily quote reminders

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to personalize

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Paywall blocks access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Weather widget not updating correctly
- Reminders widget not functioning
- Countdown widget background image issues

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to rename widgets
- Improved photo customization
- Integration with calendar events


### Blank Widget Transparent Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-widget-transparent-space/id1622884532)

Create personalized home screen widgets with full control over fonts, colors, and styles. Add elements like clocks, calendars, weather, and custom text to match your unique aesthetic. Upload screenshots for perfect placement and enjoy a fully customized device.

**Highlights:** Blank widget for minimalist design, Analog and digital clock widgets, Calendar and date display, Custom text and quotes, Real-time weather updates, UV index information

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Customization options
- 🤩 Great app
- 🎨 Allows transparent widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alignment issues after updates
- 🔍 Limited features in free version
- 🤔 Transparency not working as expected
- 🙄 Widgets not showing up
- 📱 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets going gray or misaligned after updates
- Screenshot not lining up with widget placement
- Crashes after iOS updates
- Weather widget not showing current location

**Requested features**

- More widget options
- Ability to place widgets anywhere
- Support for larger widgets
- Integration with reminders
- Ability to change wallpapers based on focus mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget | Countdown to birthday free?

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

### Is Blank Widget Transparent Space free?

Blank Widget Transparent Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget | Countdown to birthday or Blank Widget Transparent Space?

Widget | Countdown to birthday is rated higher. Widget | Countdown to birthday averages 3.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Blank Widget Transparent Space averages 3.7 from 258 ratings.

### Do Widget | Countdown to birthday or Blank Widget Transparent Space have ads?

Blank Widget Transparent Space shows ads; Widget | Countdown to birthday does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget | Countdown to birthday or Blank Widget Transparent Space?

Widget | Countdown to birthday ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blank Widget Transparent Space every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widget | Countdown to birthday was updated on November 11, 2026 and Blank Widget Transparent Space on November 7, 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.*