# Countdown with widget vs Relationship Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relationship Counter at 62% against Countdown with widget's 27%. Relationship Counter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Countdown with widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 180). 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 Relationship Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Relationship Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 180, 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 62% of Relationship Counter's.

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Relationship Counter every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Relationship Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) | **[4.7 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationship-counter/id1663339227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Relationship Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationship-counter/id1663339227)

Track your relationship duration and important milestones like anniversaries. Enter your start date and receive notifications for special occasions, ensuring you never forget them.

**Highlights:** Track relationship duration, Log important milestones, Anniversary reminders, Display years, months, days, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $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 Relationship Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Relationship Counter?

Relationship Counter is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Relationship Counter averages 4.7 from 180 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Relationship Counter have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Relationship Counter shows ads.

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

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Relationship Counter every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Relationship Counter on September 18, 2026.

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