# Countdown vs Countdown Widget + Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget + Calendar at none against Countdown's shown. Countdown's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Countdown Widget + Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Countdown against 4.5 for Countdown Widget + Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget + Calendar's.

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget + Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews) | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758)

Easily track upcoming events and deadlines. Set a date and name for any occasion to see the remaining time in months, weeks, and days. Never forget important dates again with this helpful reminder tool.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count down time remaining, Display time in months, weeks, days, Remember important dates, Set custom event names

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro - days Counter | $4.99 | per year |
| LifeTime access | $12.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget + Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus-calendar/id1567964264)

Easily track important events and milestones with beautiful visuals and customizable settings. Stay organized with timely reminders, versatile display formats, and a convenient date calculator. Sync across devices and never miss a special moment.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Widgets, Quick Glance Widgets, iCloud Sync, Notifications & Reminders, Versatile Display Formats, Personalized Backgrounds, Date and Time Calculator

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Life time access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coundown lifetime access | $24.99 | 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 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Countdown Widget + Calendar averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.

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

Countdown shows ads; Countdown Widget + Calendar does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget + Calendar monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown Widget + Calendar on October 5, 2026.

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