# Countdown Widget vs Dot Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 4.7 against Dot Countdown's 3.0. Countdown Widget also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 1). Dot Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dot Countdown 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, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dot Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, Dot Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Dot Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-countdown-track-events/id1577371611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Sleepy Boy Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105841781) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700)

Track events counting down to or up from the past. This app offers customizable widgets, unlimited timers, and calendar integrations. An optional purchase unlocks advanced features like iCloud sync and custom notifications.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns, Customizable widgets, Calendar event import, Repeating timers, Siri & Shortcuts integration, Dark mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdowns Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Countdowns Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable countdowns
- 💡 Customizable countdown settings
- 🔒 Syncs across devices via iCloud
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not always updating automatically
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Countdowns not displaying correctly
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow reordering of countdowns
- Improve recurring event handling
- Add more customization options
- Provide full-screen countdown view
- Implement more notification options


### Dot Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-countdown-track-events/id1577371611)

Easily track upcoming and past events with personalized countdown timers. Organize important dates like birthdays, holidays, and trips with a visually appealing dot-timeline layout and customizable widgets. Receive smart reminders to never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Personalized event countdowns, Dot-timeline layout, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Smart reminders, Repeating events, Cross-device sync, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Support the app | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Dot Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or Dot Countdown?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Dot Countdown averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Countdown Widget shows ads; Dot Countdown does not.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, and Dot Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 15, 2026 and Dot Countdown 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.*