# Countdowns vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Maker at 4.7 against Countdowns's 3.4. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 47%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 62). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdowns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Countdowns's written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdowns | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martin Stemmle](https://appshunter.io/developer/589878780) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdowns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049)

Track important life events with a simple interface. See upcoming and past events at a glance with a convenient widget. Syncs across all your devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Notification Center Widget, Countdown in days/time, Simple UI, iCloud Sync, No Advertisements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, dependable, and uncluttered
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices with iCloud
- 💡 Useful widget in Notification Center
- 👍 Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not displaying properly
- 🐛 Sync issues, unable to restore purchases
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14
- Countdowns not syncing across devices
- Unable to set dates beyond 30 days in free version
- Paid version not recognized after updates

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Calendar app
- Dark mode support
- Ability to set countdowns in weeks/months, not just days
- Automatic deletion of past events


### 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 Countdowns free?

Countdowns 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, Countdowns or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Countdowns averages 3.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

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

Neither Countdowns nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

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

Countdowns ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Countdowns was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on September 30, 2026.

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