# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 4.4 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 139) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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 Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown Widget'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 Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.4 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-free-time/id1571932916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Barys Bandarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534720809) |

## 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


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-free-time/id1571932916)

Create beautiful countdowns and inspiring vision boards to track important moments. Set up stylish widgets on your home screen for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Stay focused and organized with a personalized tool for visualizing your future.

**Highlights:** Home screen countdown widgets, Vision board with countdown support, Birthday and holiday countdowns, Full widget customization, Flexible countdown timer formats, Shareable countdowns and vision boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

Countdown  ‎ 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  ‎ or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.4 from 139 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdown Widget have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 4, 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.*