# Countdown with widget vs Cupla

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cupla at 73% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Cupla also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Cupla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cupla holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cupla's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Cupla every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Cupla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupla-couples-shared-calendar/id1557764033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Cupla Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557764035) |

## 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


### Cupla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupla-couples-shared-calendar/id1557764033)

This app helps couples organize their lives and strengthen their relationship by syncing calendars, managing shared tasks, and planning future activities. It aims to reduce stress and increase quality time spent together.

**Highlights:** Shared calendar syncing, Shared to-do lists and tasks, Wishlist creation and sharing, Date night planning and reminders, AI-powered date ideas, Cross-platform compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Cupla Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Cupla Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedules
- 💡 Great shared calendar features
- 👍 Useful for couples and busy lives
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar sync issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Inability to delete old synced events

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Calendar dates and events not displaying correctly
- Syncing issues between partner calendars
- App freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, widgets, etc.)
- Ability to add more than 3 calendars (e.g. for kids)
- Improved calendar view and navigation
- Integration with other apps and calendars
- Chat or notes feature for events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Cupla free?

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

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

Cupla is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Cupla averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

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

Neither Countdown with widget nor Cupla shows ads.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cupla every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cupla on September 22, 2026.

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