# Workday Countdown vs Countdown widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown widget at 88% against Workday Countdown's 33%. Countdown widget also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). Workday Countdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Workday Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Workday Countdown's written reviews are positive against 88% of Countdown widget's.

Workday Countdown ships an update every 15 months, Countdown widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workday Countdown | Countdown widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday-countdown/id327525084/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tokentoken](https://appshunter.io/developer/315009326) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Workday Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday-countdown/id327525084)

Track the number of workdays remaining until a significant future date. Users can input specific holidays to ensure accurate calculations. This tool helps visualize progress towards important goals.

**Highlights:** Countdown to specific dates, Set custom holidays, Workday calculation, URL scheme support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092)

Design personalized countdown and count-up widgets for any event. Customize with themes, styles, and app icons. Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, and more with aesthetic looks and iCloud sync. Supports various widget sizes and modes.

**Highlights:** Custom countdown and count-up widgets, Multiple widget styles and themes, iOS Lock Screen and Standby widgets, Customizable app icons and fonts, Add personal photos, iCloud sync, Count up from past events

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro. | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best out there
- 👍 Paid version is a must
- 👍 Thank you so so much
- 👍 I love the app
- 👍 Great app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not happy with this app
- 💡 Widgets should be for sale
- 💡 The style of widgets they are all for premium and I think that should change xx
- 🐛 Good app, doesnt fully work for me
- 💡 OK

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Countdown widget not working on lock screen
- Countdown based on EST instead of user's timezone

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Sync with calendars
- Show hours, minutes, and seconds in countdown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workday Countdown free?

Workday Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workday Countdown or Countdown widget?

Countdown widget is rated higher. Workday Countdown averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown widget averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Workday Countdown or Countdown widget have ads?

Workday Countdown shows ads; Countdown widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workday Countdown or Countdown widget?

Workday Countdown ships an update every 15 months, and Countdown widget weekly. Most recently, Workday Countdown was updated on September 21, 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.*