# Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) vs Countdown Widget Lock Screen +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget Lock Screen + at none against Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s 11. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 125) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Widget Lock Screen + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Lock Screen +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) has 4.2K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Countdown Widget Lock Screen +'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) | Countdown Widget Lock Screen + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798/reviews)** | [4.7 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-lock-screen-plus/id6443435810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 125 |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 90 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Beyond](https://appshunter.io/developer/566232887) | [DIGITLEY, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637313408) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798)

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdown timers. Set reminders, sync with your device and social media calendars, and add personal touches like images and filters. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdown timers, Device and Facebook event syncing, Holiday calendars from various countries, Smart reminder alarms, Customizable timer display and units, Image assignment with Instagram filters, Event sharing and collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celebration Time! Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feel The Rhythm Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Let's Travel Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| National Holidays Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Holiday Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pattern Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Great countdown app
- 🎨 Customizable with photos
- 📆 Integrates with calendar
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🚫 Lack of updates/support
- 💰 Paywall for features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to use/navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Events disappearing/not saving
- Crashes on launch
- Sync/login problems

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Improve sync/backup functionality
- Expand customization options
- 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 Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) free?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) 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, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) is rated higher. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Countdown Widget Lock Screen + averages 4.7 from 125 ratings.

### Do Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or Countdown Widget Lock Screen + have ads?

Neither Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) nor Countdown Widget Lock Screen + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or Countdown Widget Lock Screen +?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown Widget Lock Screen + on September 29, 2026.

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