# Counter with widget vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Counter at 76% against Counter with widget's 26%. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 26). Counter with widget's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter with widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K 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 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Counter with widget ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter with widget | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-with-widget/id1222999546/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Sokurenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221545218) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## 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 |


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter with widget free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

Countdown Widget & Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Counter with widget averages 2.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Counter with widget or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Counter with widget nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

Counter with widget ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Counter with widget was updated on October 8, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 16, 2026.

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