# MyCountdown vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Maker at 4.7 against MyCountdown's 3.3. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). MyCountdown's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyCountdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MyCountdown's written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

MyCountdown ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCountdown | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycountdown/id517265611/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCountdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycountdown/id517265611)

Track upcoming events with a visually customizable countdown. Receive daily notifications and enjoy a modern interface with various display styles and widgets. Celebrate milestones as they arrive.

**Highlights:** Daily countdown notifications, Customizable image backgrounds, Number and flip view styles, Today widget view, Event celebration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875)

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, StandBy widgets, Customizable widget styles, Timer and count up functionality, Event reminders, Photo and emoji customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Baby arrivals countdown widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Countdown widget
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Helpful for tracking important dates
- 🎉 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying correctly
- Countdown units not working as expected
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget and theme options
- Ability to display countdown in different units (weeks, months, etc.)
- Notification/reminder system for countdown events
- Sorting and organizing multiple countdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyCountdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyCountdown or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. MyCountdown averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do MyCountdown or Countdown Widget Maker have ads?

Neither MyCountdown nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

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

MyCountdown ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, MyCountdown was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on October 13, 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.*