# Countdown  ™ vs Countdown Widget Maker & Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown  ™ at every 4 days against Countdown Widget Maker & Timer's monthly. Countdown  ™ also leads on ratings volume (180 vs 10). On price, rating, ads 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 Maker & Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 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 Maker & Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ™ has 180 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, Countdown Widget Maker & Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ™ | Countdown Widget Maker & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1567017151/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker-and-timer/id1619802482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MatechMobile Software JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567017153) | [Kuldip Kaneriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598768380) |

## 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 Maker & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker-and-timer/id1619802482)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdown timers. Add personal photos, themes, and colors to your widgets for a visually appealing reminder of upcoming milestones like birthdays, holidays, or personal goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Fully customizable widgets, Personalized photos for widgets, Multiple themes and color options, Adjustable font sizes, Home screen widget access, Easy event editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ™ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Maker & Timer free?

Countdown Widget Maker & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ™ or Countdown Widget Maker & Timer?

Countdown Widget Maker & Timer is rated higher. Countdown  ™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker & Timer averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

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

Both Countdown  ™ and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer show ads.

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

Countdown  ™ ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer monthly. Most recently, Countdown  ™ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer on October 11, 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.*