# Countdown vs Countdown Widget Maker & Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Countdown Widget Maker & Timer's shown. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Countdown Widget Maker & Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown against 4.5 for Countdown Widget Maker & Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 162 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update fortnightly, Countdown Widget Maker & Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown Widget Maker & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476/reviews)** | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker-and-timer/id1619802482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Sammons](https://appshunter.io/developer/659065077) | [Kuldip Kaneriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598768380) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476)

Easily track upcoming events, holidays, and important dates with custom photos and notifications. View your countdowns on your Apple Watch, Mac, or Lock Screen widgets. Share events and enjoy a private, ad-free experience with optional Pro features.

**Highlights:** Add, modify, and view countdowns, Customizable photos from library or web, Siri integration for easy access, Apple Watch and Mac support, Widgets for home and lock screens, Shareable countdown images, Customizable event notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖼️ Customizable background images
- ✨ Clean and elegant design
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
- 💰 Good value for one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App became paid/premium required
- 🖼️ Widget customization limitations
- ⏳ Date selector can be cumbersome
- 📸 Photo cropping/zooming issues
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot add more than two countdowns
- 🐛 Widget colors "washing out"
- 🐛 Incorrect countdowns
- 🐛 Countdown data disappeared
- 🐛 Keyboard shows up and won't go away

**Requested features**

- Recurring event option
- Ability to crop images
- Import calendar events
- Integration with Google/iCloud calendars
- Option to show more than one goal in a large widget


### Countdown Widget Maker & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker-and-timer/id1619802482)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdown timers. Add personal photos, themes, and colors to your widgets for a visually appealing reminder of upcoming milestones like birthdays, holidays, or personal goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Fully customizable widgets, Personalized photos for widgets, Multiple themes and color options, Adjustable font sizes, Home screen widget access, Easy event editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Maker & Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown Widget Maker & Timer?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker & Timer averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown Widget Maker & Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Maker & Timer shows ads; Countdown does not.

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

Countdown ships an update fortnightly, and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer monthly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker & Timer on October 11, 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.*