# Countdown X vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 86% against Countdown X's 0%. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Countdown X's written reviews are positive against 86% of Countdown Widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown X | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daydrop/id6759470132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plainzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830276302) | [Hirak Banerjee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878800639) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or deadline again. Plan ahead and stay organized for all your meaningful moments.

**Highlights:** Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines, Customizable home screen widgets, Smart event notifications, Organize multiple events, Privacy-focused, no account needed, iCloud sync (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daydrop/id6759470132)

Visually appealing countdowns for all your important dates, displayed on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Apple Watch, and more. Features AI-generated backgrounds and precise time tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-generated photo backgrounds, Countdown to exact time (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, Multiple widget placements (Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy), Apple Watch app and complications, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Multi-event widget with progress bars

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown X free?

Countdown X 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 X or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown X averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown X nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown X ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget weekly. Most recently, Countdown X was updated on September 10, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 24, 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.*