# Countdown widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 5.0 against Countdown widget's 4.5. Countdown also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Countdown widget's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Countdown's.

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, Countdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro. | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best out there
- 👍 Paid version is a must
- 👍 Thank you so so much
- 👍 I love the app
- 👍 Great app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not happy with this app
- 💡 Widgets should be for sale
- 💡 The style of widgets they are all for premium and I think that should change xx
- 🐛 Good app, doesnt fully work for me
- 💡 OK

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown widget free?

Countdown widget 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 or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown widget or Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown widget nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Countdown?

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, and Countdown every 6 days. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on June 1, 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.*