# Countdown+++ vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Widget Maker at Free against Countdown+++'s $0.99. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Countdown+++'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget Maker is free to download; Countdown+++ costs $0.99 up front. Countdown+++ 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown+++ against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Countdown+++'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+++ | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084/reviews) | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown+++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084)

Track important dates and events with a visually appealing and intuitive countdown app. Set unlimited custom countdowns, receive timely alarms, and share your progress with others. Personalize your experience with themes, notes, and various time formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Customizable alarms, iCloud sync across devices, Today widget for quick view, Full-screen countdown display, Personalization with themes and notes, Event sharing and social media integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great planning tool
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📆 Helpful for tracking events
- 🔔 Provides reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Limited time options
- 🔊 Lacking alarm customization
- 🗓️ Difficulty editing/deleting events

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing after closing app
- Red badge icon not working
- Countdown not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Repeat events option
- Countdown in weeks/months/years
- Ability to add photos to events
- Widget/lock screen countdown display
- Sync across devices


### 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 Countdown+++ free?

Countdown+++ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

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

Countdown+++ and Countdown Widget Maker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 5.6K ratings respectively.

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

Neither Countdown+++ nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

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

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown+++ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on September 25, 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.*