# Upcoming vs Countdown Widget with Emoji

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget with Emoji at 4.6 against Upcoming's 3.8. Countdown Widget with Emoji also leads on ratings volume (336 vs 10) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Upcoming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget with Emoji sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Upcoming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget with Emoji holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget with Emoji has 336 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Upcoming's written reviews are positive against 59% of Countdown Widget with Emoji's.

Upcoming ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget with Emoji every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upcoming | Countdown Widget with Emoji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcoming-event-countdown/id1306662750/reviews) | **[4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-with-emoji/id1411285986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **336** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Pust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065846531) | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) |

## What reviewers say

### Upcoming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upcoming-event-countdown/id1306662750)

Easily track and share important dates with customizable countdowns. Set reminders, import events from your calendar, and share visually appealing countdowns with anyone via universal links.

**Highlights:** Universal link sharing, Customizable countdown display, Smart calendar integration, Powerful sharing options, Recurring events management, Smart reminders and notifications, Birthday import from contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget with Emoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-with-emoji/id1411285986)

Track upcoming events with a personalized countdown. Choose a date, assign a representative emoji, and see how much time remains until your special occasion. Features include customizable widgets and calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Emoji representation, Customizable widgets, Calendar import, Dark Mode support, Apple Watch app, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Club - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Club - Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - No subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great for organizing events
- 🤩 Widgets look amazing
- 💯 Simple and useful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💖 Makes counting down fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires payment for features
- 😩 Nagging for reviews
- ❌ Not working on Apple Watch
- ⚠️ Deceptive marketing
- 🔒 Repeating events locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy emoji selection
- Contact form not sending
- Doesn't work on Apple Watch SE 2
- Icon selection not appearing until re-opened
- Widgets not supported (claimed)

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide menu bar
- Menu bar visually aligns with events
- Insert own photos instead of Apple icons
- Section for past events
- Make more features free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upcoming free?

Upcoming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget with Emoji free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Upcoming or Countdown Widget with Emoji?

Countdown Widget with Emoji is rated higher. Upcoming averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Countdown Widget with Emoji averages 4.6 from 336 ratings.

### Do Upcoming or Countdown Widget with Emoji have ads?

Neither Upcoming nor Countdown Widget with Emoji shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upcoming or Countdown Widget with Emoji?

Upcoming ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget with Emoji every 6 weeks. Most recently, Upcoming was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget with Emoji on September 23, 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.*