# Countdown Widget vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 100% against Countdown Widget's 80%. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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, 5.0 against 4.8. 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: 80% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Countdown Widget ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daydrop/id6759470132/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-nanocount/id6797480728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hirak Banerjee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878800639) | [Digital Sandbox B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797480730) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 Widget free?

Countdown Widget 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 Widget or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget every 4 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 10, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 9, 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.*