# Countdown Timer vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 81% against Countdown Timer's 43%. Countdown Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43 vs 2). Countdown Timer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Countdown Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Countdown Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 months, Countdown Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 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)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-time-until/id1608767848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [ONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856674142) |

## 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-time-until/id1608767848)

Easily track important dates and events with real-time countdowns. Set custom alerts and personalize your countdowns with themes and emojis. Features home screen widgets for instant access on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Live countdown display, Customizable alerts and notifications, iOS 14 home screen widgets, Widget customization with themes, Emoji integration, Manage multiple countdowns, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-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 is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### 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 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 23, 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.*