# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdown Day · Widget & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Day · Widget & Timer at 5.0 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown Day · Widget & Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and review sentiment (34% vs 9%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Countdown Day · Widget & Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Countdown Day · Widget & Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Day · Widget & Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdown Day · Widget & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-day-widget-and-timer/id1128078431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Nattapon Kittisuphat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112583260) |

## 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, 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


### Countdown Day · Widget & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-day-widget-and-timer/id1128078431)

Track important upcoming events with visually appealing countdowns. Customize your event cards with photos and icons, and share your progress on social media. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a special date.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown cards, Gallery photo backgrounds, Event categories with icons, Social media sharing options, D-Day notifications, iCloud backup and sync

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Day Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Day Pro Annual Trial | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Countdown Day · Widget & Timer free?

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Countdown Day · Widget & Timer?

Countdown Day · Widget & Timer is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Countdown Day · Widget & Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdown Day · Widget & Timer have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Countdown Day · Widget & Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Countdown Day · Widget & Timer?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Day · Widget & Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Day · Widget & Timer on September 6, 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.*