# Countdown vs Countdown Widget & Day Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Countdown Widget & Day Counter's shown. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Countdown Widget & Day Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widget & Day Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget & Day Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget & Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-day-counter/id1619802482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) | [Kuldip Kaneriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598768380) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


### Countdown Widget & Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-day-counter/id1619802482)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdown timers. Add personal photos, themes, and colors to your widgets for a visually appealing reminder of upcoming milestones like birthdays, holidays, or personal goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Fully customizable widgets, Personalized photos for widgets, Multiple themes and color options, Adjustable font sizes, Home screen widget access, Easy event editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Day Counter free?

Countdown Widget & Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Widget & Day Counter?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Countdown Widget & Day Counter averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget & Day Counter have ads?

Countdown Widget & Day Counter shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown Widget & Day Counter?

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Day Counter monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Day Counter on July 19, 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.*