# Countdown by timeanddate.com vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Maker at 4.7 against Countdown by timeanddate.com's 2.9. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 56%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 125). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Countdown by timeanddate.com's written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown by timeanddate.com | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-timeanddatecom/id348529054/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [timeanddate.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/348529057) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown by timeanddate.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-by-timeanddatecom/id348529054)

Create and share exciting countdowns to any event. This app offers fun themes, automatic adjustments for time zones and daylight saving, and notifications for upcoming events. Count up or down from any point in time and share your countdowns with friends.

**Highlights:** Fun themes, Automatic time zone and DST adjustments, Event notifications, Count up or down, Share countdowns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate countdown timer
- 💡 Useful for tracking important dates and events
- 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 📍 Limited location options
- 🔧 Difficulty editing or customizing events

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown timer freezes or displays incorrect time
- Widget fails to load countdown information
- App crashes when deleting events
- Paid version doesn't unlock all advertised features

**Requested features**

- Add seconds option for countdown
- Implement widget support
- Allow custom text labels for events
- Expand location options or enable manual entry


### Countdown Widget Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875)

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, StandBy widgets, Customizable widget styles, Timer and count up functionality, Event reminders, Photo and emoji customization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Baby arrivals countdown widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Countdown widget
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Helpful for tracking important dates
- 🎉 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying correctly
- Countdown units not working as expected
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget and theme options
- Ability to display countdown in different units (weeks, months, etc.)
- Notification/reminder system for countdown events
- Sorting and organizing multiple countdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown by timeanddate.com free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdown by timeanddate.com averages 2.9 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown Widget Maker have ads?

Neither Countdown by timeanddate.com nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown by timeanddate.com or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown by timeanddate.com was updated on September 5, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on September 30, 2026.

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