# Countdown Widgets vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widgets at 88% against Countdown's 0%. Countdown Widgets also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (44 vs 2). Countdown's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widgets has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Countdown Widgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown's.

Countdown Widgets ships an update monthly, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widgets | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700568102) | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818)

Easily track important life events and goals with customizable countdown and count-up timers displayed on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Personalize with your own photos and colors for a beautiful, glanceable reminder of what matters most.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown and count-up timers, Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Personalized backgrounds (photos/colors), Auto-repeat for recurring events, Life event planner, Goal and habit tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moments Pro (1 Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Moments Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Moments Pro (1 Year) | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596)

Track upcoming events with a beautifully designed countdown. Offers free basic features and a premium upgrade for unlimited events, widgets, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for anticipating special moments.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Smart reminders, Stylish backgrounds, Icon library, Unlimited events (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widgets free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widgets or Countdown?

Countdown Widgets is rated higher. Countdown Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Countdown averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widgets or Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown Widgets nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widgets or Countdown?

Countdown Widgets ships an update monthly, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown Widgets was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown on October 1, 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.*