# Countdown Timers Widget vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is price: Countdown@ at Free against Countdown Timers Widget's $4.99. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 63). Countdown Timers Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Countdown@ is free to download; Countdown Timers Widget costs $4.99 up front. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Countdown Timers Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 36% and 37% positive.

Countdown Timers Widget ships an update every 11 months, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timers Widget | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timers-widget-orbs/id982615731/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funn Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/646811578) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timers Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timers-widget-orbs/id982615731)

Easily manage and track multiple timers simultaneously. Customize timers with icons and titles, and receive background notifications when they complete. Ideal for various daily activities.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Assign icons to timers, Background operation with notifications, Customizable sound alerts, Repeat timer option, Vibrate on completion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timers Widget free?

Countdown Timers Widget costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timers Widget or Countdown@?

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown Timers Widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do Countdown Timers Widget or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown Timers Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timers Widget or Countdown@?

Countdown Timers Widget ships an update every 11 months, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Timers Widget was updated on September 12, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 24, 2026.

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