# Countdown widget vs Sky Smart Home

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown widget at 89% against Sky Smart Home's 13%. Countdown widget also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (73 vs 2). Sky Smart Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sky Smart Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Countdown widget's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sky Smart Home's.

Countdown widget ships an update every 3 weeks, Sky Smart Home monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown widget | Sky Smart Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-fancy-styles-countdown-timer/id1147581435/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-smart-home/id1643672580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Sky UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301250228) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-fancy-styles-countdown-timer/id1147581435)

Easily track upcoming events with a customizable countdown timer. Never miss important dates like birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries again. Personalize your countdowns with unique styles, colors, and images, and view them directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Homescreen widgets, Customizable styles, Event notifications, HD widget themes, Shareable event updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun party template(both half and full width) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel template(Full width) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink love style(both half and full width) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colored Flip clock template(both half and fullwidth) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circle-progress template(Full & Half width size) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saving package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best deal package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium version(unlock all styles and remove ads) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Sky Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-smart-home/id1643672580)

This app offers a smart approach to home insurance, integrating devices and services into a single platform. Monitor your home remotely with live camera feeds, receive alerts from sensors, and manage your insurance needs conveniently.

**Highlights:** Live HD camera feed, Video doorbell alerts and communication, Motion and contact sensor monitoring, Leak detection alerts, Automatic arming for home security, Secure cloud video storage, In-app customer support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup process for most users
- 💰 Good value for money/insurance bundling
- 📷 Decent video quality when working
- 🔋 Improved battery life compared to Ring (some users)
- 🌐 Works well on WiFi and remote 4G/5G connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues from network
- 🔋 Poor doorbell battery life (2-5 days)
- ⏱️ Significant lag when viewing live feed
- 📱 App constantly logs users out
- 🔌 Weak WiFi signal range and connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Error 401 code preventing app access
- Login access denied without password entry option
- Firmware update failures rendering app unusable
- App won't open - constant error messages
- Camera stuck on pink screen during setup

**Requested features**

- Landscape full-screen video viewing mode
- Separate notification types for doorbell vs motion detection
- Phone ring alert instead of beep for doorbell
- Customizable notification sounds
- Portable/wireless chime option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Is Sky Smart Home free?

Sky Smart Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown widget or Sky Smart Home?

Countdown widget is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Sky Smart Home averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown widget or Sky Smart Home have ads?

Neither Countdown widget nor Sky Smart Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Sky Smart Home?

Countdown widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sky Smart Home monthly. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 8, 2026 and Sky Smart Home on September 29, 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.*