# Evite vs Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget Lock Screen + at none against Evite's 14. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 47%). Evite's advantage is ratings volume (514K vs 125) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evite sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per 3 months. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Evite against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Lock Screen +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evite has 514K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Evite's written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Widget Lock Screen +'s.

Evite ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evite | Countdown Widget Lock Screen + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (514K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evite-party-invitation-maker/id431685286/reviews)** | [4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **514K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evite, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/431685290) | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) |

## What reviewers say

### Evite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evite-party-invitation-maker/id431685286)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Create and send digital invitations for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Customize designs, track RSVPs, manage guest lists, and even include gift registries or crowdfunding options. Plan your next event effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Thousands of free and premium digital invitations, Customizable templates for any occasion, RSVP tracking and guest updates, Sign-up lists and gifting options, Send invitations via text or email, Upload your own photos and artwork

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evite Pro - 3 Month | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Evite Pro | $249.99 | per year |
| Small (up to 15 guests) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Small (up to 15 guests) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Silver (12 invitations) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Medium (up to 40 guests) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Medium (up to 50 guests) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Medium (up to 40 guests) | $32.99 | one-time |
| Gold (30 invitations) | $36.99 | one-time |
| Large (up to 100 guests) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large (up to 100 guests) | $64.99 | one-time |
| Platinum (75 invitations) | $68.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large (up to 750 guests) | $89.99 | one-time |
| Diamond (750 invitations) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of templates
- 💡 Ability to add charity to event
- 👍 Organizes events well
- 👍 Tells who has viewed invite

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Formatting issues with message
- 🐛 RSVP toggle design flaw
- 🐛 Glitchy app and website
- 🐛 Inability to cancel event reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Invites not being delivered
- Inability to log in or create account
- Inconsistent functionality across platforms
- Inability to save or update event details

**Requested features**

- Restore 'What to Bring' section
- Add cancellation deadline for events
- Improve WhatsApp integration
- Allow editing of invites after creation
- Provide better customer support


### Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810)

Easily track days until your important events with customizable widgets for your lock screen and home screen. Perfect for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other celebration.

**Highlights:** Lockscreen widgets, Homescreen widgets, Event countdowns, Vacation tracking, Birthday tracking, Wedding tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evite free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Lock Screen + free?

Countdown Widget Lock Screen + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evite or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Evite is rated higher. Evite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 514K ratings, while Countdown Widget Lock Screen + averages 4.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do Evite or Countdown Widget Lock Screen + have ads?

Evite shows ads; Countdown Widget Lock Screen + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evite or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Evite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. Most recently, Evite was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + on September 29, 2026.

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