# Retirement Countdown vs Countdown Widget

Retirement Countdown and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Retirement Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's. Retirement Countdown also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (166 vs 38). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retirement Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Retirement Countdown against 4.7 for Countdown Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Retirement Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's.

Retirement Countdown ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retirement Countdown | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown-workend/id6743494737/reviews)** | [4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Feldmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494627416) | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) |

## What reviewers say

### Retirement Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retirement-countdown-workend/id6743494737)

Plan your retirement with this app that calculates your financial readiness and identifies potential shortfalls. It helps you visualize your progress and explore options for early retirement, offering insights into your assets and risk.

**Highlights:** Financial retirement preparedness calculation, Retirement shortfall analysis, Early retirement affordability assessment, Asset tracking and organization, Risk assessment based on assets, Retirement countdown clock

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkEnd Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| WorkEnd Premium (Yearly) | $17.90 | per year |
| WorkEnd Premium (Solidarity) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime offer) | $14.99 | one-time |
| WorkEnd Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retirement Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retirement Countdown or Countdown Widget?

Retirement Countdown is rated higher. Retirement Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Retirement Countdown or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Retirement Countdown nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retirement Countdown or Countdown Widget?

Retirement Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Retirement Countdown was updated on October 8, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 29, 2026.

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