# Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) vs Countdown Widget & Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) at 4.8 against Countdown Widget & Countdown's 4.5. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 290). Countdown Widget & Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Widget & Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) has 4.2K ratings behind it against 290, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Countdown Widget & Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) | Countdown Widget & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-calendar-lite/id566237798/reviews)** | [4.5 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 290 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Beyond](https://appshunter.io/developer/566232887) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## 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 & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you create and manage countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and more. Organize events, set reminders, and customize your experience with aesthetic backgrounds and stylish widgets.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns and count-ups, Organize events into categories, Set repeating events (yearly, monthly, weekly), Multiple customizable reminders per event, Aesthetic event background pictures, Stylish home and lock screen widgets, Share countdown templates

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Countdown Yeary Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| One Year VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription - original | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) free?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget & Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) or Countdown Widget & Countdown?

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) is rated higher. Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Countdown Widget & Countdown averages 4.5 from 290 ratings.

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

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

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

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown+ Calendar (Lite) was updated on October 11, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Countdown on October 5, 2026.

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