# Widget | Countdown to birthday vs Interactive Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Widget | Countdown to birthday at none against Interactive Widgets's shown. Widget | Countdown to birthday also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 27) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Interactive Widgets's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 39%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Interactive Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget | Countdown to birthday has 4.3K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Widget | Countdown to birthday's written reviews are positive against 56% of Interactive Widgets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget | Countdown to birthday | Interactive Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown-to-birthday/id1545098525/reviews) | **[4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-widgets-widgetive/id6453025059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appville Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729360192) | [Funn Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/646811578) |

## 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


### Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-widgets-widgetive/id6453025059)

Enhance your mobile experience with a variety of interactive widgets for your home screen. Track health metrics, set event countdowns, play games, access tools, and display quotes. Customize their appearance to match your style.

**Highlights:** Interactive health and fitness widgets, Event countdown timers, Home screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Dice), Calculator and soundboard tools, Quotes and jokes display, Full widget customization (size, color, font)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetive Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widgetive Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Bundle | $59.99 | per year |
| Widgetive Premium Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget | Countdown to birthday free?

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

### Is Interactive Widgets free?

Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget | Countdown to birthday or Interactive Widgets?

Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Widget | Countdown to birthday averages 3.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Interactive Widgets averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.

### Do Widget | Countdown to birthday or Interactive Widgets have ads?

Interactive Widgets shows ads; Widget | Countdown to birthday does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget | Countdown to birthday or Interactive Widgets?

Widget | Countdown to birthday ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interactive Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget | Countdown to birthday was updated on September 22, 2026 and Interactive Widgets on September 23, 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.*