# Countdown  ™ vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown  ™ at every 4 days against Countdown Widget Timer's every 6 weeks. Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 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 Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 484 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 43% positive.

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ™ | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews) | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 180 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 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 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | 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  ™ free?

Countdown  ™ 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  ™ or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Countdown  ™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ™ or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both Countdown  ™ and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

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

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ™ was updated on September 1, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 26, 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.*