# Countdown Stream vs Countdown Timer &  Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Stream at none against Countdown Timer &  Widget's shown. Countdown Stream also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Stream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Countdown Timer &  Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Stream | Countdown Timer &  Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 41 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carol Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706810406) | [Trang Phi Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623746711) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-stream/id6465954451)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown 1 Week Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| countdown 1 week premium | $4.99 | per month |
| countdown 1 year premium | $14.99 | per year |


### Countdown Timer &  Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-and-widget/id6754063969)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Timer Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Timer Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Stream free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer &  Widget free?

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

### Do Countdown Stream or Countdown Timer &  Widget have ads?

Countdown Timer &  Widget shows ads; Countdown Stream does not.

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

Countdown Stream ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Timer &  Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Stream was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown Timer &  Widget on October 25, 2026.

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