# Countdown vs Countdown Widget Timer Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget Timer Counter at 100% against Countdown's 52%. Countdown Widget Timer Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Timer Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget Timer Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-time-since/id458980758/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **51** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [oWorld Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/291192797) | [SENA GUELER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726164553) |

## 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 Timer Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer-counter/id6476195427)

Easily track important dates with customizable timers and home/lock screen widgets. Personalize your countdowns with unique backgrounds and share your excitement with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Customizable event countdowns, Stunning background options, Instant home and lock screen widgets, Countdown in days, hours, minutes, seconds, Easy event sharing, Visually appealing card view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Background Image | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer Counter free?

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

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget Timer Counter have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Countdown Widget Timer Counter does not.

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

Countdown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget Timer Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer Counter on September 26, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*