# Countdown Timer vs CountDown Widget

The clearest difference is ads: CountDown Widget at none against Countdown Timer's shown. CountDown Widget also leads on ratings volume (165 vs 2) and review sentiment (62% vs 43%). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 14.2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CountDown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Countdown Timer against 4.5 for CountDown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountDown Widget has 165 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 62% of CountDown Widget's.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, CountDown Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | CountDown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) | [4.5 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-pro-wedges/id1492526742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 14.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588)

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

**Highlights:** Track deadlines and events, Calendar integration, Smart reminders, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### CountDown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-pro-wedges/id1492526742)

This app helps you build and maintain positive habits and track your goals. It provides countdowns for important events and reminders to keep you on track. You can also record memories and share special moments with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Habits Creator, Events Tracker, Habits Tracker with Reminders, Share Special Moments, Days, Months, Hours Countdown, Repeatable Events and Habits, Widgets for Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Neat and simple menu
- 🎨 Variety of color options
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💖 Love the design aesthetics
- 🤩 Brings a smile to face

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free version
- 💸 Subscription required for more
- 🤔 Confusing and unresponsive
- 💸 Money money money only
- 👎 Habits and countdowns separate widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Can’t sync with iwatch
- App seems bugged
- Keeps deleting my event
- Deletes date every few days
- Doesn’t work with new update

**Requested features**

- See countdown on widget
- Add annual repeat option
- Add day event with no time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

Countdown Timer 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 Timer or CountDown Widget?

Countdown Timer and CountDown Widget are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 165 ratings respectively.

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

Countdown Timer shows ads; CountDown Widget does not.

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

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, and CountDown Widget monthly. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and CountDown Widget on September 20, 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.*