# Countdown to an event vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Timer at 4.6 against Countdown to an event's 4.0. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (484 vs 2). Countdown to an event's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown to an event sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown to an event ships an update every 11 months, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to an event | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691/reviews) | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Pelanda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565356297) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown to an event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-an-event/id1586440691)

This app helps you track important dates and moments with customizable countdowns. It offers various countdown modes, personalized notifications, and a unique countup feature to remember past events. Adaptable to any screen size, it ensures you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Multiple countdown modes (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized notifications, Countup feature for past events, Screen size adaptation, Color customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all premium features | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full premium version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown to an event free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown to an event or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Countdown to an event averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Countdown to an event or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both Countdown to an event and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown to an event or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown to an event ships an update every 11 months, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown to an event was updated on June 4, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 23, 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.*