# Countdown vs Countdown：Widget & Day Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 62% against Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's 20%. Countdown also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 20% of Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's.

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown：Widget & Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059/reviews)** | [4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HK SHENGUANGYUAN TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851942593) | [Fangzhou Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762463858) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-countdown-widget/id6499182059)

Easily track important life events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, add personal backgrounds, and view upcoming dates directly from your home or lock screen. Never miss a special moment again.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Customizable widget backgrounds, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Advance event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Password protection for events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Member | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Member | $4.99 | per month |
| One week membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One week membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| one year membership | $19.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $29.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $39.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $47.99 | per year |
| one year membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $35.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $71.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $95.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $119.99 | one-time |


### Countdown：Widget & Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145)

Easily track important dates and manage tasks with customizable reminders and widgets. Personalize your experience with various themes and backgrounds to cherish every moment.

**Highlights:** Custom event reminders, To-do list management, Variety of widget styles, Personalized interface themes, Smart reminder system, Anniversary and exam tracking

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown：Widget & Day Counter free?

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown：Widget & Day Counter?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Countdown：Widget & Day Counter averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown：Widget & Day Counter have ads?

Both Countdown and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown：Widget & Day Counter?

Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown：Widget & Day Counter on September 3, 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.*