# Countdown Widget Timer vs Repeat Timer App

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Timer at 4.6 against Repeat Timer App's 3.5. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on ratings volume (484 vs 30) and device support (4 vs 2). Repeat Timer App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Repeat Timer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Repeat Timer App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Widget Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Repeat Timer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Timer | Repeat Timer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** | [3.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-app/id6462226291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) | [Renu Narwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659617835) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Repeat Timer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-app/id6462226291)

This app adds unpredictability to routines with a customizable repeat timer. It enhances workouts, games, and daily tasks by introducing dynamic intervals and decision-making challenges. Enjoy a sleek design for seamless navigation and visual timing.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Task Mode with Random Timer, Decision-making Interval Timer, Adaptive Fitness Interval Timer, Productivity Pulse for Work Breaks, Gamer's Delight with Countdown Timer, Party Mode with Hidden Countdown, Sleek and Intuitive Design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly discounted price | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Is Repeat Timer App free?

Repeat Timer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Timer or Repeat Timer App?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while Repeat Timer App averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Timer or Repeat Timer App have ads?

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Repeat Timer App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Timer or Repeat Timer App?

Countdown Widget Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Repeat Timer App monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget Timer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Repeat Timer App on August 23, 2026.

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