Comparison

Countdown vs Simple Countdown Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown

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Countdown lets you easily countdown to any day you want! From birthdays, to anniversaries, to holidays, and more, countdown to any date in a simple and easy to use way!

About

Simple Countdown Widget

Easily track important upcoming events with a customizable countdown displayed directly on your home screen. Add event names, dates, and optional images for a visually engaging way to anticipate special moments. Never miss an occasion with this simple and delightful event tracker.

Highlights
  • Home screen countdown widget
  • Create and manage event entries
  • Add event names and dates
  • Optional event images
  • Visually appealing countdowns
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Welcome to Events Countdown – your go-tO app for seamlessly tracking your upcoming events with a visually stunning countdown right on your home screen. More features coming all the time! This user-friendly application allows you to effortlessly create and manage event entries, complete with a name, date, and even an optional image. The app's simplicity ensures a hassle-free experience, providing you with a visually appealing countdown to keep you excited and informed about the time left until your special moments. Never miss an event again – download Events Countdown for an easy and delightful way to anticipate and celebrate your upcoming occasions. To see our Terms of Use (EULA), please follow this link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown2 screens
Simple Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Countdown Widget at every 2 days against Countdown's every 6 months. Countdown's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 6 months, Simple Countdown Widget every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown versus Simple Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownSimple Countdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMallory HaasPeter Misthos

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Countdown Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Countdown Widget free?
Simple Countdown Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or Simple Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Simple Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Simple Countdown Widget?
Countdown ships an update every 6 months, and Simple Countdown Widget every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 9, 2026 and Simple Countdown Widget on September 9, 2026.

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