# Countdown vs Countdown Widget

Countdown and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's. Countdown also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 38). Countdown Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown against 4.7 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews) | [4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 183 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Countdown and Countdown Widget are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1K and 38 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 12, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 29, 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.*