# Timer for Rehearsal vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget Maker at 5.6K against Timer for Rehearsal's 132. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Timer for Rehearsal's advantage is device support (6 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timer for Rehearsal against 4.7 for Countdown Widget Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Timer for Rehearsal's written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

Timer for Rehearsal ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Rehearsal | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 132 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Rehearsal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320)

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

**Highlights:** Discreet visual time warnings (color changes), Customizable warning times and messages, Overtime counter, Gesture-controlled interface, Count up or down timer, Siri Shortcut support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875)

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, StandBy widgets, Customizable widget styles, Timer and count up functionality, Event reminders, Photo and emoji customization

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Baby arrivals countdown widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Countdown widget
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Helpful for tracking important dates
- 🎉 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying correctly
- Countdown units not working as expected
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget and theme options
- Ability to display countdown in different units (weeks, months, etc.)
- Notification/reminder system for countdown events
- Sorting and organizing multiple countdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Rehearsal free?

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

Countdown Widget Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Rehearsal or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Timer for Rehearsal or Countdown Widget Maker have ads?

Neither Timer for Rehearsal nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer for Rehearsal or Countdown Widget Maker?

Timer for Rehearsal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Timer for Rehearsal was updated on July 29, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on September 25, 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.*