# Countdown vs Countdown Widget & Days

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.7 against Countdown Widget & Days's 3.8. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). Countdown Widget & Days's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 & Days 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, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget & Days's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget & Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-days/id6450153688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 183 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) | [Costhap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690822307) |

## 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 & Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-days/id6450153688)

This app helps you visualize time to upcoming events or track time since past milestones. Customize countdowns with personalized backgrounds and add them as widgets to your Home and Lock Screen. Receive smart reminders for approaching dates and share your countdowns with others.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up timers, Customizable Home and Lock Screen widgets, Personalized backgrounds and themes, Smart event reminders, Easy countdown sharing, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Days free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Widget & Days?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Countdown Widget & Days averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget & Days have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown Widget & Days shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, and Countdown Widget & Days every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Days on September 17, 2026.

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