Comparison

Countdown Widget vs Countdown

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

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About

Countdown Widget

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Never miss a moment again! BetterCount is the ultimate Countdown Timer and Event Widget app to track all the important dates and moments that matter most in your life. From your next Holiday to a special Birthday, see a beautiful Countdown right on your Home Screen. BetterCount is the most powerful, beautiful, and minimalist way to count down to any event and count up from past ones. With a clean and modern interface, you can create a personalized Timer in seconds. Key Features: * Beautiful Widgets: Get a stunning Countdown Widget on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Our widgets are clean, modern, and designed to look great with any wallpaper. (Exclusive widget styles available with Pro). * Powerful Customization: Personalize every Countdown! Choose from a great selection of icons and themes. For full access to hundreds of options and to use your own photos as backgrounds, an upgrade to Pro is available. * Count Up & Down: Track upcoming events with a Countdown Timer or remember past moments like an Anniversary with the Count Up feature. * Smart Notifications: Get timely Alerts and Reminders for your upcoming events. Our Notifications are customizable so you never miss a beat. (Advanced options available in Pro). * Share Your Events: Easily Share your beautiful countdowns with friends and family for a shared sense of excitement for any Birthday, Vacation, or Wedding! Track Everything That Matters: BetterCount is your perfect companion for all of life's moments. Set up a Countdown for your next Vacation, track an upcoming project deadline, or count the days to a Holiday celebration. Watch the seconds tick down to a Wedding, or count up from an Anniversary. The possibilities are endless. Download BetterCount today and start counting down to your favorite moments in style! Note: BetterCount is free to download and use. An optional Pro subscription is available to unlock premium features like exclusive widgets, photo backgrounds, and advanced customization. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Countdown

Create visually appealing event trackers for your important dates, from weddings to birthdays. Add these customizable widgets to your Home and Lock Screens for instant visibility. Receive timely alerts and track progress with unique counting modes.

Highlights
  • Customizable event styles
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Precise event alerts
  • Count 'days since' milestones
  • Smart repeats for recurring events
  • Custom icons and photos
Features
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Your next big moment—always in view. Create beautiful event trackers with customizable styles, add them to the Home Screen and Lock Screen, and watch the days melt away. What you can do: - Plan life events: wedding, birthday, anniversary, vacation, Christmas, retirement, D-Day at work, and more. - Choose a look that fits: minimal, bold, pastel, photo-based, or progress rings. - Place glanceable modules on the Home Screen and Lock Screen for instant access. - Get precise alerts before an event starts (hours, days, or weeks ahead). - Count “days since” past milestones to celebrate streaks and wins. - Privacy by design: your data stays on your devices. Power features: - Smart repeats for birthdays and anniversaries. - Custom icons, emojis, and photos per event. - Color themes and gradients, including dark mode tuned palettes. - Flexible units: days, weeks, or a compact “D-X” style. - “Count up” mode for tracking time since key moments. Perfect for: Birthday reminder, anniversary tracker, day counter, vacation planning, cruise prep, workday milestones, study goals, fitness streaks, holiday planning, and “days since” motivation. Why people stick with it Fast setup, tasteful styles, clean layout, and modules that look great on both the Home Screen and Lock Screen—so your next milestone stays top of mind.

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown at none against Countdown Widget's 2. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update every 8 months, Countdown every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Widget versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBilal SevincAleksei Kamenev

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO$4.991 Month
  • Annual PRO$19.991 Year
None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown Widget or Countdown have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget nor Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or Countdown?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 8 months, and Countdown every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown on October 24, 2026.

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