# Countdown  ‎ vs Countdown Widget Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Calendar at 4.8 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Countdown Widget Calendar also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 34%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 92). 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 Widget Calendar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Countdown Widget Calendar's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Widget Calendar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Countdown Widget Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-calendar/id1658453591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **57.1% 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 | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Xiamen Fengzhibo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658441372) |

## 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 Widget Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-calendar/id1658453591)

Track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Organize events into categories, set recurring timers, and receive timely reminders. View your countdowns on your home screen, lock screen, or Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Repeating countdowns, Multiple event categories, Event reminders, Unlimited countdown creation, Create from calendar/reminders, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support, Home screen widgets, iCloud Sync

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dayly AI Countdown Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| countdown vip yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Dayly AI Countdown Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime_VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Calendar free?

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

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

Countdown Widget Calendar is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Countdown Widget Calendar averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Countdown Widget Calendar have ads?

Both Countdown  ‎ and Countdown Widget Calendar show ads.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget Calendar on September 5, 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.*