Comparison

Countdown vs Home screen countdown widgets

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Features
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Countdown is the ultimate app to help you keep track of all your upcoming events and special moments. Whether you’re eagerly anticipating your next vacation, counting down the days until you reunite with a friend, or preparing for a major life event like a wedding or birthday, Countdown gives you the tools to visualize and manage the time left until that important date. With Countdown, you can create personalized countdowns for any occasion. Each countdown can display the exact time remaining in your choice of units: hours, minutes, days, months, or even years. Want to know how many months until the holidays, or how many hours until your weekend getaway? Countdown makes it easy to track every detail. The app offers complete customization, allowing you to personalize your countdowns with unique names, colors, and icons, making each event feel special and distinctive. You can also set reminders to ensure you never miss an important moment, with notifications that keep you updated as the event draws closer. For even greater convenience, Countdown includes a widget feature, so you can display your countdowns directly on your home screen. This way, you have a constant reminder of the events you're most excited about, right at your fingertips, without even opening the app. With its sleek and intuitive design, Countdown is more than just a timer — it’s your personal countdown manager for all the meaningful moments in your life. Never miss a beat, and always know exactly how much time remains until your next adventure or celebration! SUBSCRIPTION: We offer an auto-renewing subscription: Length: Yearly Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://nstx.io/Countdown/Countdown-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nstx.io/Countdown/Countdown-terms.html

About

Home screen countdown widgets

Display customizable countdown and count-up widgets on your home screen for important events. Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines, habits, and more with personalized themes and icons. Unlock unlimited widgets and customization options with a premium upgrade.

Highlights
  • Countdown and count-up widgets
  • Home screen customization
  • Personalized themes and icons
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Habit and goal tracking
  • Unlimited widget creation (premium)
Features
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Track Events That Matter! Stay on top of important moments with Countup • Events Tracker – a beautifully designed countdown and count-up widget app for your iPhone. COUNTDOWN & COUNT-UP WIDGETS Effortlessly track upcoming events or special moments from the past with fully customizable widgets on your Home Screen and Widget Center. Perfect for tracking: • Birthdays and anniversaries • Holidays and vacations • Exams and deadlines • Fitness and habit tracking • Work goals and milestones • And much more! MAKE IT YOURS Customize each widget with: • Unique colors and themes • Personalized text and icons • Light and dark theme support LIMITED FREE VERSION • Create 1 widget for free • Access a limited selection of styles Upgrade to unlock more customization options and unlimited widgets. WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK This is just the beginning. We are actively working on new features and improvements,  and your feedback helps shape the future of the app.  If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@9arch.eu. Stay tuned—we’ll be back soon with even more features! Terms of use https://appnest.9arch.eu/apps/countup/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Home screen countdown widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Home screen countdown widgets at every 4 months against Countdown's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year and Home screen countdown widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 21 months, Home screen countdown widgets every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Countdown versus Home screen countdown widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownHome screen countdown widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeira9arch OÜ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Yearly$8.991 Year
3 purchases

Home screen countdown widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Countup Premium • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Countup Premium • Annually$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home screen countdown widgets free?
Home screen countdown widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or Home screen countdown widgets have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Home screen countdown widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Home screen countdown widgets?
Countdown ships an update every 21 months, and Home screen countdown widgets every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 10, 2026 and Home screen countdown widgets on October 4, 2026.

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