# Countdown vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 100% against Countdown's 0%. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-nanocount/id6797480728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) | [Digital Sandbox B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797480730) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596)

Track upcoming events with a beautifully designed countdown. Offers free basic features and a premium upgrade for unlimited events, widgets, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for anticipating special moments.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Smart reminders, Stylish backgrounds, Icon library, Unlimited events (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-nanocount/id6797480728)

Easily track important dates with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Count down to events or count up from a starting point, with options for seconds, days, or even working days. All features are available for free, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced syncing and customization.

**Highlights:** Home and Lock Screen widgets, Countdown and count-up timers, Live countdowns to the second, Customizable counter styles and colors, Import from Calendar and Reminders, Offline functionality, One-time purchase for Pro features

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NanoCount Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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, Countdown or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 30, 2026 and Countdown Widget on November 3, 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.*