Comparison

CountDown app . vs Countdown Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CountDown app .

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
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It's fun, Countdown can countdown to your events like birthday, anniversary etc in many different units! Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds! Widget: Tracking events becomes very easy using widgets. Coll Wallpapers: You can add cool wallpaper of your choice as events background. Customised view: View countdown in Carousel as well as grid view Customise events: You can customise events by choosing text colour, wallpaper of your choice. Terms of Use: https://ios2-5.web.app/countdown_terms.html

About

Countdown Widget

Easily track upcoming events with customizable widgets. Personalize your countdowns with photos or colors, and view them on your home screen or lock screen. Share excitement with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets
  • Personalize with photos/colors
  • Lock screen countdowns
  • Shareable countdowns
  • Flexible display options (days, hours, minutes, seconds)
  • Event notifications
  • Calendar import
Features
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Never miss life's most important moments. Whether you're counting down to your birthday, planning the perfect vacation, or eagerly awaiting the holidays, our countdown widget keeps every special date right at your fingertips. Built for iOS 27 - experience the latest features Apple has to offer with a countdown app designed for the newest generation of iPhone. Make It Yours Personalize every countdown with your favorite colors or photos. Want a tropical beach background for your vacation countdown? A festive theme for Christmas? A cherished memory for your anniversary? Simply choose any image from your gallery or pick from our beautiful color palette. Every countdown becomes uniquely yours. Resize widgets to fit perfectly on your screen. Whether you prefer a compact view or a large, eye-catching display, you have complete control over how your countdowns appear. Place as many widgets as you need - there's no limit. Fill your home screen with all the moments that matter most to you. Live Countdown on Your Lock Screen Watch the seconds tick away in real-time without unlocking your phone. Our lock screen widgets update continuously, so your most anticipated moments are always visible at a glance. No need to open the app — just look at your phone and instantly see how much time remains until your next big event. Share the Excitement Counting down alone is fun, but counting down together is even better. Send countdown widgets to friends and family so everyone can anticipate the same special moment. Planning a group vacation? Getting ready for a wedding? Share your countdown and build excitement together. Flexible Display Options Choose exactly how you want to see your countdown. Display days, hours, minutes, seconds, or any combination that works for you. Some moments call for a simple day counter, while others deserve a precise second-by-second countdown. You decide what matters most. Customize what shows before and after your event passes. Keep celebrating even after the big day arrives by switching to count-up mode and see how long it's been since that special moment. Stay on Track Set notifications so you never forget what's coming. Get reminded a week before, a day before, or right when the moment arrives. Import events directly from your calendar with just a few taps - no need to manually enter dates you've already saved. All Your Events in One Place View every countdown on a single, beautifully organized screen. Scroll through your upcoming birthdays, holidays, trips, and milestones all in one list. Stay organized and never lose track of what's coming next. Perfect for Every Occasion Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Wedding, Baby Arrival, Vacation, Holiday Trip, Anniversary, Graduation, Concert, Party, Retirement, Game Day, Travel Adventure, First Day of School, Summer Break, Moving Day, Job Start Date, Marathon, Product Launch, Season Premiere, Family Reunion and so much more. Whatever you're counting down to, we've got you covered. Why You'll Love It Simple and intuitive design makes creating countdowns effortless. Beautiful customization options let you express your style. Powerful widgets keep your important dates visible without opening the app. Reliable notifications ensure you never miss a moment. Start counting down to what matters most. Download now and make every moment count. Questions or Feedback? We'd love to hear from you!  Your suggestions help us make the app even better. Reach out anytime at hello@applayers.io Privacy Policy: https://applayers.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://applayers.io/terms/

Screenshots

CountDown app .4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget at 419 against CountDown app .'s 2. Countdown Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). CountDown app .'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CountDown app . sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Countdown Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CountDown app . holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 419 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CountDown app . ships an update monthly, Countdown Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CountDown app . versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountDown app .Countdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (419 ratings)
Positive reviews—30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2419 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSangita GautamAPPLAYERS LTD

Customer experience

CountDown app .

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Countdown Widget

All ratings419 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CountDown app .

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
10 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Access$9.991 Month
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  • Premium Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access$39.99

Questions

Is CountDown app . free?
CountDown app . 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 app . or Countdown Widget?
CountDown app . is rated higher. CountDown app . averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 419 ratings.
Do CountDown app . or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither CountDown app . nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CountDown app . or Countdown Widget?
CountDown app . ships an update monthly, and Countdown Widget weekly. Most recently, CountDown app . was updated on October 3, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 12, 2026.

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