# Countdown Timer vs Time Counter Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Time Counter Widget at 5.0 against Countdown Timer's 4.5. Time Counter Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Time Counter Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Counter Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | Time Counter Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-counter-widget/id1535108958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Mikhail Kavaleuski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478527950) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### Time Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-counter-widget/id1535108958)

This utility app allows users to create widgets for tracking the time remaining until or elapsed since an event. It provides a simple way to monitor important dates and milestones directly from the home screen.

**Highlights:** Event time tracking, Countdown timers, Elapsed time counters, Home screen widgets, Customizable event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is Time Counter Widget free?

Time Counter Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or Time Counter Widget?

Time Counter Widget is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Time Counter Widget averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or Time Counter Widget have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; Time Counter Widget does not.

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