Comparison

Pingo by Findmykids vs Countdown Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pingo by Findmykids

This app allows parents to track their child's location in real-time, view their daily routes, and receive alerts for specific locations. It also includes an SOS signal for emergencies and a chat feature for communication. A free trial is available, with a subscription required for full access.

Highlights
  • Real-time kid location tracking
  • View visited locations and routes
  • Movement alerts for arrivals/departures
  • SOS signal for emergencies
  • Loud signal bypasses silent mode
  • Low battery notifications
  • Text and voice chat with child
Features
Read full description

Install Pingo on your kid's phone to see their location on the map and ease your worries. Pingo works together with the parent app, Findmykids. It’s easy to set up! First, install Findmykids on your phone. Then, install Pingo on your kid’s phone and enter the code from Findmykids. Stop worrying about where your kid is! KEY FEATURES: • Kid’s location and route View your kid’s current location and a list of places they visited throughout the day. • Movement alerts Add Places (school, home, park, etc.) and receive notifications when your kid arrives or leaves. • SOS signal In an emergency, your kid can notify you by pressing the SOS button. • Bypass silent mode Send a loud signal that can be heard even if the phone is on silent or in a backpack. • Battery control Receive notifications when your kid’s device battery is low, so you can remind them to charge it. • Chat with your kid Exchange text and voice messages, along with fun stickers. Enjoy all features free for 7 days after the app's first launch. After the trial period, only the real-time location feature will remain available. To access all features, you’ll need to purchase a subscription. THE APP WILL NEED ACCESS TO: — Location, including background location: to determine your kid’s whereabouts — Camera and photos: to set up a profile picture when registering your kid — Contacts: to set up GPS watches and choose numbers from the contact list — Microphone: to send voice messages in chat — Notifications: to receive chat messages If you encounter any technical issues using Pingo, you can always reach Findmykids’ 24/7 support through the app’s chat or via email at support@findmykids.org. We are always here to help!

About

Countdown Widget

Track upcoming life events with beautiful widgets and smart reminders. Personalize each countdown with custom colors, backgrounds, and photos. Organize all your special dates in one place to cherish memories and anticipate future moments.

Highlights
  • Countdown tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Smart event notifications
  • Full event customization
  • Full-screen countdown mode
  • Easy event organization
Features
Read full description

Make every event unforgettable with EventFlow. Created to celebrate the most important moments in your life. Birthdays, weddings, vacations, or other important life events • all your special dates will be collected in one, convenient place. Why it's important: Your life is full of memories that are worth cherishing. EventFlow will help you prepare for what's ahead and remember what's left behind but still important today. It will add a touch of beauty and importance to your daily routine. Features you're sure to love: • Countdown. Keep track of the time left until your unforgettable day or reminisce about cherished moments. Whether it was a few weeks ago, a few years ago, or in a few months, you'll always be in the know! • Beautiful widgets Keep your events in sight with incredible widgets on your home screen. Instantly access the countdown without even opening the app! • Smart notifications Stay on top of your game with reminders for every important date. Receive notifications whenever you want: a day in advance, a few days in advance, or on the day of the event! • Full customization Personalize each event with custom names, bright colors, and stunning backgrounds. Use your own photos or choose from the online gallery to make each countdown unique! • Full-screen countdown mode Immerse yourself in the party atmosphere with a vibrant full-screen mode that brings your events to life and makes countdowns even more accurate! • Easy organization Manage all your countdowns in one place. Add recurring events, sort them by importance and date, and never lose track of the moments that matter most! Get started today! Download the app for free and find out how a simple countdown can add joy, warm memories, and a pleasant anticipation of unforgettable moments to your life. Make every moment count with EventFlow! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSpk_pAeZBgCkBecxmUZ_qPFRP9VYOCYnvUt3Xb44IJrs2-x8GZTqFxs13XpX3dpoUHDxRuqFQ8Q80q/pub Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Pingo by Findmykids4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pingo by Findmykids at none against Countdown Widget's 5. Pingo by Findmykids also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 5). Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pingo by Findmykids asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pingo by Findmykids against 4.8 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pingo by Findmykids has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pingo by Findmykids's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pingo by Findmykids ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pingo by Findmykids versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingo by FindmykidsCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLETEM LTDSerhii Hodlevskyi

Customer experience

Pingo by Findmykids

All ratings13,432 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews1,250 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative52.2%

Countdown Widget

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Pingo by Findmykids

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Location detection issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow kids to see parents' locations too
  • Add customizable alert options
  • Improve battery optimization

Countdown Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pingo by Findmykids

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$4.99
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Pingo by Findmykids free?
Pingo by Findmykids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pingo by Findmykids or Countdown Widget?
Countdown Widget is rated higher. Pingo by Findmykids averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Pingo by Findmykids or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Pingo by Findmykids nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pingo by Findmykids or Countdown Widget?
Pingo by Findmykids ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget weekly. Most recently, Pingo by Findmykids was updated on November 6, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons