# Countdown Widget vs Rezona

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rezona at none against Countdown Widget's 6. Rezona also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Countdown Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Rezona asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, Rezona every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Rezona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Pushpank Katare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896618515) |

## 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


### Rezona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rezona/id6783757927)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Rezona free?

Rezona is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown Widget or Rezona have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; Rezona does not.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, and Rezona every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 13, 2026 and Rezona on November 5, 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.*
