# Countdown with widget vs Finsplit

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown with widget at 4.4 against Finsplit's 3.1. Countdown with widget also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 16). Finsplit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Finsplit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown with widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 0% of Finsplit's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Finsplit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Finsplit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews)** | [3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finsplit-split-expenses/id1459642729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **27.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [AppsX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460141469) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


### Finsplit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finsplit-split-expenses/id1459642729)

Easily manage group expenses and split bills for travel, events, or household budgets. Features include real-time shared access, voice input, and multi-currency support. Leave the stress of calculating and managing finances behind.

**Highlights:** No registration required, Online & offline functionality, Real-time shared expense editing, Expenses organized by groups, Instant synchronization, Voice input support, Multi-currency with real-time conversion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finsplit Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Finsplit Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Finsplit Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Finsplit Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Finsplit Full Access | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Finsplit Full Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Finsplit Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Finsplit Full Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 10 Expenses Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Finsplit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Finsplit?

Countdown with widget is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Finsplit averages 3.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Finsplit have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Finsplit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Finsplit?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Finsplit weekly. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on October 22, 2026 and Finsplit on October 20, 2026.

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