# Countdown+++ vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Widget Timer at Free against Countdown+++'s $0.99. Countdown+++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 43%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget Timer is free to download; Countdown+++ costs $0.99 up front. Countdown+++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Countdown Widget Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown+++ has 5.8K ratings behind it against 484, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Countdown+++'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown+++ | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-plus-plus-plus/id573550084/reviews)** | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 484 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Tsopanakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/471022214) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown+++ free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

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

Countdown+++ is rated higher. Countdown+++ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

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

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Countdown+++ does not.

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

Countdown+++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown+++ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on September 23, 2026.

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