Doesn’t refresh widget – Countdowns - Event Countdown Review

The app serves its countdown purpose fairly well, but I noticed that the iOS 14 widget won’t refresh itself until you open the app. This seems silly, especially since I have background refresh enabled, and the requirement defeats the purpose of the widget (i.e., quick access to app content without having to open the actual app).
Review by cluelessblues on Countdowns - Event Countdown.