Comparison

Counter with widget vs TimeCount

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counter with widget

This app provides a simple and handy way to count items, supporting both positive and negative values up to 9999. It features a convenient widget for quick access and customizable counting steps. Personalize your counting experience with options for sound and vibration.

Highlights
  • Handy widget support
  • Supports negative values
  • Customizable counter step
  • Adjustable sound and vibration
  • Maximum value of 9999
  • Minimum value of -999
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Handy and simple counter for counting with widget, in which there is no advertising. The maximum value of the counter reaches 9999. The minimum value of the counter reaches -999. - A handy widget; - 3D Touch Quick Actions; - Possibility to set the counter step; - Negative values; - On / off sounds in the application; - On / off vibration in the application; A nice and convenient application in which you can conduct personal calculations. For example: the number of passengers, the number of people at the entrance, the number of approaches, the number of clouds, the number of drinking glasses of water and so on ...

About

TimeCount

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

Highlights
  • Countdown to special events
  • Home screen widgets
  • Event reminders
  • Personalized countdown calendar
  • Unlimited free event tracking
  • Beautiful event imagery
Features
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Countdown to your life's most special moments. It’s the small things in life that matter most – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and heartwarming gatherings with your favorite people. With TimeCount, you can easily countdown and cherish these unforgettable occasions. Countdown and More! Keep track of your important events, whether you're counting down to a vacation or celebrating your wedding anniversary. Your Personal Countdown Calendar View all your life events on a single screen, swipe through them effortlessly, and enjoy beautiful full-screen event photos. Home Screen Countdown Widgets Countdown to your events right from your home screen with our stunning widgets. Never Miss a Beat TimeCount lets you countdown to events that happen yearly, monthly, weekly, or daily. You'll never forget birthdays and anniversaries again! Countdown Reminders We'll keep you informed about how much time remains until your event, all without opening the app. A Beautiful Countdown Experience TimeCount is designed with care and attention. Enjoy subtle animations and beautiful imagery that make your countdown experience the best it can be. Unlimited Free Mode Countdown to many events as you want: Birthday, Vacation, Holiday, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary, Retirement, Concert and more. And Much More TimeCount is available for free because we want you to experience it. We're continually working on new features and value your feedback. Try TimeCount now and find out why our users believe it's the ultimate countdown app on the App Store. It's the countdown app that makes your events even more exciting! Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Widget Guide: https://www.appforgeron.com/blogs/how-to-add-a-countdown-widget-on-your-iphone

Screenshots

Counter with widget3 screens
TimeCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeCount at 79% against Counter with widget's 26%. TimeCount also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (24K vs 26). Counter with widget's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Counter with widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Counter with widget's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter with widget ships an update every 6 weeks, TimeCount weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Counter with widget versus TimeCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter with widgetTimeCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (26 ratings)4.6 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.2% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2624K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem SokurenkoApp Forgeron LLC

Customer experience

Counter with widget

All ratings26 ratings
Positive19.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative64.3%

TimeCount

All ratings24,103 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2,130 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

Counter with widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TimeCount

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Countdown not updating correctly
  • App crashes on certain actions
  • Subscription issues and lack of support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to share events with others
  • More free customization options
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Sync across devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Counter with widget

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$0.99
6 purchases

TimeCount

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$13.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Subscription1 Year trial3 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Forever$34.99
  • Premium Forever$44.99

Questions

Is Counter with widget free?
Counter with widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCount free?
TimeCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Counter with widget or TimeCount?
TimeCount is rated higher. Counter with widget averages 2.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do Counter with widget or TimeCount have ads?
Neither Counter with widget nor TimeCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter with widget or TimeCount?
Counter with widget ships an update every 6 weeks, and TimeCount weekly. Most recently, Counter with widget was updated on September 7, 2026 and TimeCount on October 2, 2026.

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