# Countdown vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget at monthly against Countdown's every 7 months. Countdown Widget also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown ships an update every 7 months, Countdown Widget monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **61** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-reminder/id1601932050)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Countdown Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock Countdown Pro | $3.99 | per year |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns. See days remaining for events, birthdays, and goals directly on your home screen or lock screen. Get reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown events, Home screen widgets, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Notifications and reminders, Apple Watch app, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## 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.

### 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 every 7 months, and Countdown Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 21, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 21, 2026.

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