# Countdown  ‎ vs Couple Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Couple Widget at 4.6 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Couple Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Couple Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Couple Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Couple Widget's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Couple Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Couple Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-widget-love-countdown/id1127692604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 90 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Jae Young Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/998399854) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


### Couple Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-widget-love-countdown/id1127692604)

Track your relationship milestones with a beautiful widget. This app helps you count the days together, reminds you of special anniversaries, and allows you to capture and share your love story with your partner.

**Highlights:** Days Together counter, Anniversary reminders, Shared Love Story diary, First Moments capture, Couple Connect features, Personalizable widgets, Couple Calendar

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for tracking relationship milestones
- 💕 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🗓️ Calendar feature for recording daily events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with date/day count accuracy
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting the experience
- 🔒 Inability to change or reset password
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Widget not working or displaying correctly
- Date/day count not matching actual relationship duration
- Unable to change or set the initial relationship start date

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync data across devices
- Option to add more than one relationship
- Notification reminders for important dates
- Photo album or gallery integration
- Dark mode or theme customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Couple Widget free?

Couple Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Couple Widget?

Couple Widget is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Couple Widget averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Couple Widget have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Couple Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Couple Widget?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Couple Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Couple Widget on September 22, 2026.

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