# Widget | Countdown to birthday

> App icon changer & widgets

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1545098525](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1545098525)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1545098525`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Appville Limited
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (4,347 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-12
- **First published:** 2020-12-21
- **Size:** 158 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/widget-countdown-to-birthday/id1545098525)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appville.io/privacy-policy](https://appville.io/privacy-policy)

## Description

Widget – Countdown to Birthday reimagines your home screen as a canvas of useful, beautiful widgets. Change app icons, mix widgets with wallpapers, and choose from ready-made categories like Digital Clock, Analog Clock, Calendar, Weather, Battery Life, Daily Quote, Countdown, and Reminder. Enjoy curated themes such as Neon Dreams, Pastel, and Winter Dogs to instantly refresh your vibe. Use the built-in gallery to preview and add widgets with a single tap.

You can also craft your own widgets by mixing layouts, backgrounds, and color schemes to match your style. From quick reminders to countdowns to important dates, Widget helps you stay organized while keeping your home screen stylish. Create your own widgets using layouts—change background, colors, and more to fit your taste. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are available for details.

## Rankings

- #30,448 — Overall
- #32 — countdown
- #36 — widget
- #47 — citation generator
- #51 — night theme
- #66 — quote

## Review summary

Users praise the app for strong widget customization and a useful countdown feature, enabling a personalized Home Screen with appealing visuals. However, the consensus is that heavy monetization and subscription gating severely limit usability, with frequent reliability issues (black screens, missing widgets) and limited free options. Reviewers also note marketing promises don’t always align with in-app reality and often request a free trial or more accessible options.

### Pros

- Rich customization options for widgets (decorations, themes, and icons) that let you personalize the Home Screen.
- Core countdown-to-date widget feature is useful for birthdays and events.
- Visually appealing and cute widget designs that many users like for aesthetics and theme sensibilities.

### Cons

- Heavy monetization with most features gated behind VIP/pro subscriptions and high prices (e.g., monthly or yearly plans).
- Usability and reliability issues reported: hard setup, widgets sometimes turn black, or fail to appear or load correctly.
- Limited free options and frequent requests for a free trial or more generous free features; perception of paywalls blocking basic use.
- Inconsistent marketing versus in-app reality (some reviews feel the App Store previews don’t match the available features).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1545098525)