# Countdown with widget vs Quit Sugar Detox

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown with widget at free with in-app purchases against Quit Sugar Detox's subscription. Countdown with widget also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Quit Sugar Detox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Countdown with widget against 4.3 for Quit Sugar Detox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Countdown with widget's written reviews are positive against 33% of Quit Sugar Detox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown with widget | Quit Sugar Detox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-sugar-detox-byebye-sugar/id6747186384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) | [Moxyz Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746910739) |

## 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


### Quit Sugar Detox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quit-sugar-detox-byebye-sugar/id6747186384)

This app helps users overcome sugar cravings and emotional eating through daily guidance and habit reset techniques. It supports weight loss journeys and promotes a healthier lifestyle by offering craving control strategies and a structured approach to reducing sugar intake.

**Highlights:** Daily sugar detox guidance, Progress tracking, Habit reset, Craving control techniques, 30-day sugar-free challenge support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Features | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Features | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Features | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Is Quit Sugar Detox free?

Quit Sugar Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown with widget or Quit Sugar Detox?

Countdown with widget is rated higher. Countdown with widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Quit Sugar Detox averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown with widget or Quit Sugar Detox have ads?

Neither Countdown with widget nor Quit Sugar Detox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown with widget or Quit Sugar Detox?

Countdown with widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Quit Sugar Detox every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown with widget was updated on November 6, 2026 and Quit Sugar Detox on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*