Comparison

Countdown Widget vs Custom Visual Timer

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

Head to head
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

Custom Visual Timer

Features
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Custom Visual Timer turns any countdown into a clear, personalized visual experience. It's great for routines, workouts, cooking, work sessions, and anything you want to time with a little more delight. Profiles: Save named timers for repeat use Themes: Preset palettes or your own colors Photo dial: Image reveals or fades as time elapses Custom alarms: Record your own sounds No ads: Free version stays ad-free. An optional Premium one-time purchase that hides upgrade reminders for a cleaner, uninterrupted experience.

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
Custom Visual Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Custom Visual Timer at monthly against Countdown Widget's every 8 months. Countdown Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). 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 Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Custom Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update every 8 months, Custom Visual Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Countdown Widget versus Custom Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetCustom Visual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilal SevincTramcat LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO$4.991 Month
  • Annual PRO$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Custom Visual Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Custom Visual Timer free?
Custom Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Widget or Custom Visual Timer have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget nor Custom Visual Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or Custom Visual Timer?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 8 months, and Custom Visual Timer monthly. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on September 19, 2026 and Custom Visual Timer on October 2, 2026.

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