# Counter with widget vs TimeCount

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter with widget | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-with-widget/id1222999546/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Sokurenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221545218) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-with-widget/id1222999546)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $0.99 | one-time |


### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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