# Countdown Widget & Photos vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Photos at 100% against Countdown Widget's 0%. Countdown Widget & Photos also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Countdown Widget's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Countdown Widget & Photos's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Widget & Photos ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Photos | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-photos/id6450153688/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 51 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Costhap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690822307) | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget & Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-photos/id6450153688)

This app helps you visualize time to upcoming events or track time since past milestones. Customize countdowns with personalized backgrounds and add them as widgets to your Home and Lock Screen. Receive smart reminders for approaching dates and share your countdowns with others.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up timers, Customizable Home and Lock Screen widgets, Personalized backgrounds and themes, Smart event reminders, Easy countdown sharing, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Photos free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget & Photos or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Photos averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Photos or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget & Photos nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget & Photos or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget & Photos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Photos was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 24, 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.*