# Countdown widget vs Countdown & Visual Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown widget at 4.5 against Countdown & Visual Timer's 4.0. Countdown widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). Countdown & Visual Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 & Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown widget | Countdown & Visual Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [ByteBlocks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676719240) |

## 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 & Visual Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-visual-timer/id6499164517)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and timely reminders. It offers unlimited event creation and a count-up feature for past occasions. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Timely reminders, Unlimited event creation, Count up from past events, Customizable backgrounds, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Is Countdown & Visual Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown widget or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Countdown widget is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Countdown & Visual Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown widget or Countdown & Visual Timer have ads?

Countdown & Visual Timer shows ads; Countdown widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Countdown & Visual Timer?

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, and Countdown & Visual Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown & Visual Timer on August 12, 2026.

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