# CountDown & Day Counter Widget vs Countdown

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown at free against CountDown & Day Counter Widget's free with in-app purchases. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountDown & Day Counter Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Countdown 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 — 5.0 for CountDown & Day Counter Widget against 5.0 for Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

CountDown & Day Counter Widget ships an update monthly, Countdown every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown & Day Counter Widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-day-counter-widget/id1659998958/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sangita Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659998960) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## What reviewers say

### CountDown & Day Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-day-counter-widget/id1659998958)

Track upcoming events with customizable countdowns in various units. Personalize your experience with custom wallpapers and text colors. View your events in carousel or grid formats.

**Highlights:** Countdown in multiple units, Widget support, Customizable wallpapers, Customizable text color, Carousel and grid view, Event customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountDown & Day Counter Widget free?

CountDown & Day Counter Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountDown & Day Counter Widget or Countdown?

CountDown & Day Counter Widget and Countdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do CountDown & Day Counter Widget or Countdown have ads?

Neither CountDown & Day Counter Widget nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountDown & Day Counter Widget or Countdown?

CountDown & Day Counter Widget ships an update monthly, and Countdown every 6 days. Most recently, CountDown & Day Counter Widget was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown on November 3, 2026.

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