# Countdown with widget vs Memories

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memories at 100% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Memories also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). Countdown with widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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 Memories sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memories holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Memories's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Memories every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Memories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-days-countdown/id1491886843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [俊川 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458693881) |

## 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

**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


### Memories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-days-countdown/id1491886843)

Track and count down to important dates and special moments. Review past events and share them with others. Offers customization options and reminders to ensure you never miss a significant day.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Record special moments, Event day classification, Event day reminders, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Repeatable event days, Password protection, Desktop widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Memories Plus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Memories free?

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

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

Memories is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Memories averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

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

Memories shows ads; Countdown with widget does not.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Memories every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Memories on June 24, 2026.

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