# Countdown：Widget & Day Counter vs Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's 4.3. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown：Widget & Day Counter sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Countdown sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown：Widget & Day Counter has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown：Widget & Day Counter | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fangzhou Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762463858) | [Shenzhen Force Mars Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542930582) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-timer/id6753858364)

Easily track important life events with a visually appealing countdown and reminder app. Set custom alerts and personalize your experience with various display options. Add unlimited events and enjoy a beautiful, full-screen view of your upcoming moments.

**Highlights:** Beautiful countdown experience, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Custom appearance options, Flexible event settings, Unlimited events, Full-screen event view

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly  Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Month Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter 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：Widget & Day Counter or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown：Widget & Day Counter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter was updated on September 3, 2026 and Countdown on September 24, 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.*