# Countdown Widget vs Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget at none against Timer's shown. Countdown Widget also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%). Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Countdown Widget against 4.4 for Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timer's.

Countdown Widget ships an update every 6 weeks, Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-stopwatch-timer/id1632875076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) | [西连 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622159390) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848)

Easily track important dates and events with real-time countdowns. Set custom alerts and personalize your countdowns with themes and emojis. Features home screen widgets for instant access on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Live countdown display, Customizable alerts and notifications, iOS 14 home screen widgets, Widget customization with themes, Emoji integration, Manage multiple countdowns, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-stopwatch-timer/id1632875076)

This app offers a simple and customizable timer and stopwatch. Easily set custom durations for various activities like exercise or chores. It includes delay timing options and audible alerts with sound effects.

**Highlights:** Customizable timing content, Delay timing function, Stopwatch functionality, Built-in sound effects, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Timer free?

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

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

Timer is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget or Timer have ads?

Timer shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer on September 24, 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.*