Comparison

Countdown widget vs Widgecraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown widget

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
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Create Custom Countdown or Count up widget with lots of themes, styles and App Icons. Count down to your next event: Birthday, Vacation, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Party, Halloween, Christmas, and lots more in Aesthetic looks. Create Multiple widget Features Include. • iOS 26 Standby Widget. • iOS 26 LockScreen Widget & Transparent Widget. • Multiple App Icons. • Transparent Widget. • Variety of Widget Style & Theme • Watch App & iCloud sync • Count up from past events • Stylish Fonts. • Beautiful colour , gradient Presets. • Add your Own Photos. • Light & Dark modes. • Supports all size of widgets. No Ads. Add your Custom widget with ease and edit later in no time. Upcoming version will include Apple watch supports and more themes. Download Now New Countdown Widget and Enjoy!!! Offers auto-renewing unlimited-access subscription options. $9.99/Year as Annually Subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTune account, and your account will be charged within 24-hour to the end of the current period .Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your iTunes store after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of use: https://motivateapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://motivateapps.com/privacyClean.html

About

Widgecraft

Design unique and functional widgets for your home screen. Personalize them with various fonts, colors, backgrounds, and dynamic stickers. Monitor health goals, display clocks, and apply global themes for a cohesive look.

Highlights
  • User-friendly widget creation interface
  • Vast customization options (fonts, colors, backgrounds)
  • Multiple customizable themes
  • Global widget theme application
  • Live and keyboard/Memoji stickers
  • Weather, Health, and Clock widgets
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Customize Your Home Screen Widgets Design unique widgets that fit your style and keep your home screen fresh and functional. Highlights: User-friendly interface for effortless widget creation. Vast Customization: Personalize widgets with various fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Themes: Choose from three customizable themes to match your mood and style, with more coming soon. Global Widget Theme: Apply a consistent look across all your widgets for a cohesive home screen. Live Stickers: Add dynamic stickers to bring your widgets to life. Keyboard & Memoji Stickers: Add fun and stylish stickers to your widgets for extra flair. Weather Widgets Health Widgets: Easily monitor your health goals with widgets for Steps, Sleep, and Calories. More options coming soon. Clock Widgets: Choose from a variety of clock styles to suit your aesthetic. Download Widgecraft today and transform your home screen with stunning, personalized widgets! Terms of Use: https://taptics.co/widgecraft/widgecraft_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taptics.co/widgecraft/widgecraft_privacy.html

Screenshots

Countdown widget4 screens
Widgecraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown widget at 88% against Widgecraft's 40%. Countdown widget also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 11) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Widgecraft sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Countdown widget's written reviews are positive against 40% of Widgecraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, Widgecraft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdown widget versus Widgecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown widgetWidgecraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better4.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit VermaTaptics Ltd.

Customer experience

Countdown widget

All ratings1,256 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.4%

Widgecraft

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Countdown widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Widgecraft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Countdown widget

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Pro.$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Countdown Pro.$8.99
  • Countdown Pro.$12.99
  • Countdown Pro.$19.99
1 purchases

Widgecraft

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Countdown widget free?
Countdown widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgecraft free?
Widgecraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown widget or Widgecraft?
Countdown widget is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Widgecraft averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.
Do Countdown widget or Widgecraft have ads?
Neither Countdown widget nor Widgecraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Widgecraft?
Countdown widget ships an update weekly, and Widgecraft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Widgecraft on September 16, 2026.

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