Comparison

Countdown Widget vs Countdown X

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns. See days remaining for events, birthdays, and goals directly on your home screen or lock screen. Get reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

Highlights
  • Personalized countdown events
  • Home screen widgets
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Notifications and reminders
  • Apple Watch app
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Countdown Widget is the easiest way to track the days until your most important dates. Whether you are counting down to a birthday, anniversary, vacation, graduation, or any special event, this day counter keeps you organized and excited for what is coming next. From personal milestones to work deadlines, Countdown Widget helps you see exactly how many days are left until every event that matters. You can also count up to see the days since a past event, making it perfect as a day counter and event tracker all in one. Key Features: - Personalized Countdown Events: Create unlimited countdowns, each with custom names, dates, and unique icons. Organize your events with Tags to keep everything tidy. - Home Screen Widgets: Add beautiful countdown widgets directly to your Home Screen so your upcoming events are always visible at a glance, without opening the app. - Live Activities: Keep your countdown running in real time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Perfect for tracking events as they approach, second by second. - Notifications and Reminders: Set alerts to notify you when an event is getting close, so you never miss a birthday, anniversary, or important deadline. - Flexible Display Options: Choose from multiple views and formats to see your countdowns the way you prefer, making it easier than ever to stay organized. - Apple Watch App: View your countdowns right from your wrist. The Apple Watch companion includes widgets and complications so your most important dates are always within reach. - iCloud Sync: Keep your countdowns perfectly synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No matter which device you use, your events are always up to date. - Intuitive and Elegant Design: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface that makes managing your countdowns simple and enjoyable. - Privacy First: Your privacy matters. Countdown Widget does not collect your personal information or track you in any way. Counting down to your special events should be fun, not a reason to worry about data privacy. Download Countdown Widget today and start counting down to every moment that matters. The free version of Countdown Widget allows you to create one countdown. Upgrade to Countdown Widget Pro to unlock unlimited countdowns and access every feature the app has to offer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://countdown-widget.app/privacy/

About

Countdown X

Easily track important dates and events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or deadline again. Plan ahead and stay organized for all your meaningful moments.

Highlights
  • Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Smart event notifications
  • Organize multiple events
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
Features
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Countdown X is a powerful and easy-to-use app for tracking important days, events, and dates. Stay organized, plan ahead, and never forget meaningful moments with clean, customizable widgets. Create countdowns for birthdays, holidays, work deadlines, or any event, and see how many days are left at a glance. Designed for simplicity and clarity, Countdown X works equally well for everyday reminders and long-term planning. Track Events That Matter Countdown X helps you track all your important events—birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, trips, school or work deadlines, and special occasions. Each event shows the remaining days, keeping you focused and prepared. Countdown and Event Management Create and manage events quickly: set exact dates, organize multiple events in one place, and see which event is next. Countdown X is intuitive, so you spend less time managing settings and more time enjoying your events. Smart Reminders Receive notifications when important days arrive. Get alerted exactly when your countdown reaches zero, so you never miss birthdays, deadlines, or milestones. Notifications are simple, reliable, and designed to keep you informed. Widgets for Quick Access Keep events visible on your Home Screen with widgets. View upcoming events at a glance, see remaining days without opening the app, and keep important dates always within reach. Widgets blend naturally with iOS for a seamless experience. Pro Features Upgrade to Countdown X Pro to unlock advanced features: unlimited events, custom themes, iCloud sync, calendar import, smart reminders, premium support, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for users who want full control and flexibility. Privacy and Data Protection No account is required, your events remain private, and data is stored securely through iCloud. Countdown X is built with privacy in mind. Whether counting down to celebrations, tracking deadlines, or planning the future, Countdown X keeps your important moments organized and visible. Download Countdown X today and never miss a day that matters. Terms of service: https://countdownx.app/terms Privacy policy: https://countdownx.app/privacy

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
Countdown X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 69% against Countdown X's 0%. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (64 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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. Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 64 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown Widget versus Countdown X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetCountdown X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (64 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSimone MontaltoPlainzer

Customer experience

Countdown Widget

All ratings64 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

Countdown X

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown Widget

One-time1
  • Countdown Widget Pro$5.99
4 purchases

Countdown X

Subscriptions3
  • Countdown Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Countdown Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Countdown Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown X free?
Countdown X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or Countdown X?
Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Countdown X averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Countdown Widget or Countdown X have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget nor Countdown X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or Countdown X?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown X on October 14, 2026.

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