# Widget Studio  ‎ vs Countdown widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown widget at weekly against Widget Studio  ‎'s every 10 months. Countdown widget also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 147) and device support (4 vs 1). Widget Studio  ‎'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Studio  ‎ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Countdown widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 Widget Studio  ‎ against 4.5 for Countdown widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Widget Studio  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Countdown widget's.

Widget Studio  ‎ ships an update every 10 months, Countdown widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Studio  ‎ | Countdown widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio/id1560207403/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Studio  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio/id1560207403)

Create personalized iPhone Home Screen widgets with custom elements, fonts, colors, and photos. Add clocks, calendars, weather forecasts, and countdowns to your device. Choose from templates or design your own unique widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget elements, Font and color selection, Weather forecast display, Countdown timers, Analog/digital clocks, Calendar view, Photo customization and slideshows, Over 80 preset templates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092)

Design personalized countdown and count-up widgets for any event. Customize with themes, styles, and app icons. Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, and more with aesthetic looks and iCloud sync. Supports various widget sizes and modes.

**Highlights:** Custom countdown and count-up widgets, Multiple widget styles and themes, iOS Lock Screen and Standby widgets, Customizable app icons and fonts, Add personal photos, iCloud sync, Count up from past events

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro. | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best out there
- 👍 Paid version is a must
- 👍 Thank you so so much
- 👍 I love the app
- 👍 Great app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not happy with this app
- 💡 Widgets should be for sale
- 💡 The style of widgets they are all for premium and I think that should change xx
- 🐛 Good app, doesnt fully work for me
- 💡 OK

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Countdown widget not working on lock screen
- Countdown based on EST instead of user's timezone

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Sync with calendars
- Show hours, minutes, and seconds in countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Studio  ‎ free?

Widget Studio  ‎ 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, Widget Studio  ‎ or Countdown widget?

Widget Studio  ‎ is rated higher. Widget Studio  ‎ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Countdown widget averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Widget Studio  ‎ or Countdown widget have ads?

Neither Widget Studio  ‎ nor Countdown widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Studio  ‎ or Countdown widget?

Widget Studio  ‎ ships an update every 10 months, and Countdown widget weekly. Most recently, Widget Studio  ‎ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown widget on September 30, 2026.

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