# Countdown  ™ vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget + Calendar at none against Countdown  ™'s shown. Countdown  ™'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (180 vs 46). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Countdown  ™ against 4.5 for Countdown Widget + Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Countdown  ™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's.

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ™ | Countdown Widget + Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews) | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151)

Create custom countdown widgets for your home screen to track important events. Personalize with photos, themes, and preset designs. Receive smart reminders so you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Preset event designs, Personalize with photos and themes, Smart event reminders, Easy event sharing, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Premium month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium year | $3.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget + Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264)

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Widgets, Quick Glance Widgets, iCloud Sync, Notifications & Reminders, Versatile Display Formats, Personalized Backgrounds, Date and Time Calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Life time access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coundown lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ™ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ™ or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Countdown Widget + Calendar is rated higher. Countdown  ™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ™ or Countdown Widget + Calendar have ads?

Countdown  ™ shows ads; Countdown Widget + Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ™ or Countdown Widget + Calendar?

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown Widget + Calendar on October 5, 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.*