# Countdown Widget + Calendar vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 82% against Countdown Widget + Calendar's 50%. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 46) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Countdown Widget + Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Countdown Widget + Calendar ships an update monthly, Countdown every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget + Calendar | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget + Calendar free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

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

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget + Calendar nor Countdown shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget + Calendar ships an update monthly, and Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget + Calendar was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown on September 28, 2026.

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