# TinyPoll vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Counter at 76% against TinyPoll's 28%. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 152). TinyPoll's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyPoll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of TinyPoll's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyPoll | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 152 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Pyles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073806345) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyPoll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinypoll/id1337251012)

Easily create and participate in polls directly within iMessage conversations. Settle debates, make group decisions, or gather quick feedback from friends without leaving the chat. Enjoy live vote tracking and the flexibility to change your mind.

**Highlights:** Easy poll creation, Vote within iMessage, Change votes anytime, Live vote tracking, Unlimited votes (free tier), Unlimited polls (paid tier)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy polling
- 👍 Helpful for group decision-making
- 💡 Integrates well with iMessage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- ⏱️ Limited to one poll per 24 hours
- 💰 Paid subscription for more features
- 🗑️ Difficult to uninstall

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes iMessage app
- Polls disappear after sending

**Requested features**

- Allow non-app users to vote
- Increase free poll limit
- Provide multiple choice options
- Add web-based voting


### 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 TinyPoll free?

TinyPoll 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, TinyPoll or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. TinyPoll averages 2.5 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do TinyPoll or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither TinyPoll nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

TinyPoll ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, TinyPoll was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 2, 2026.

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