# CountDown app . vs Countdown Widget

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CountDown app . | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app/id1659998958/reviews)** | [4.8 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-until/id6756182989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **419** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sangita Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659998960) | [APPLAYERS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850557993) |

## What reviewers say

### CountDown app .

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-until/id6756182989)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*