# X Progress vs Countdown Widget & Counter

X Progress and Countdown Widget & Counter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's written reviews are positive against 57% of X Progress's. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 87) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Progress sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for X Progress against 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.5K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of X Progress's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Progress | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198461085) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### X Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804)

Visualize time's passage with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Track events, periods, and repeating moments with beautiful themes and live updates. Share progress with others and organize events with tags and secure hidden tabs.

**Highlights:** Count down to events or count up from memories, Track daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and custom repeating events, Visualize progress with percentage, days passed, or days left, Customize events with themes, photos, and motion, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen, Share events and collaborate with others

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X Progress Unlimited Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Turtle Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| WuFan Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snail Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Color of Time Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| NUONUO Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Moon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toby Likes Bone Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| X Progress Unlimited Lifetime | $19.99 | 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 X Progress free?

X Progress 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, X Progress or Countdown Widget & Counter?

X Progress is rated higher. X Progress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do X Progress or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither X Progress nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, X Progress was updated on November 2, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on November 13, 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.*