# Countdown vs Countdown Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown at 3K against Countdown Widgets's 44. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Countdown Widgets's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 90% of Countdown Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, Countdown Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews)** | [4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 183 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) | [祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700568102) |

## 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 Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818)

Easily track important life events and goals with customizable countdown and count-up timers displayed on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Personalize with your own photos and colors for a beautiful, glanceable reminder of what matters most.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown and count-up timers, Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Personalized backgrounds (photos/colors), Auto-repeat for recurring events, Life event planner, Goal and habit tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moments Pro (1 Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Moments Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Moments Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Widgets?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Countdown Widgets averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widgets have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown Widgets?

Countdown ships an update every 10 days, and Countdown Widgets monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widgets on August 19, 2026.

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