# Counter with widget vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Buddy at 4.6 against Counter with widget's 2.0. Countdown Buddy also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 26%) and ratings volume (25K vs 26). Counter with widget's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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 Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 25K 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 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

Counter with widget ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter with widget | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-with-widget/id1222999546/reviews) | **[4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Sokurenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221545218) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## 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 Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter with widget free?

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

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

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

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. Counter with widget averages 2.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Counter with widget or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither Counter with widget nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

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

Counter with widget ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, Counter with widget was updated on September 30, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on October 3, 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.*