# Time Ago vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Ago at every 4 days against Countdown Widget & Counter's every 3 weeks. Time Ago also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 230). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Ago sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.6 for Time Ago against 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 230, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Time Ago's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Time Ago ships an update every 4 days, Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Ago | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-ago/id1374753658/reviews) | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 230 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Centrip Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008501107) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Ago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-ago/id1374753658)

Easily track past and future events with customizable time units and visual differentiation. Syncs across devices and offers optional notifications and dark mode for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Track past and future events, Switch time units (years, months, days, hours, minutes, seconds), Edit and rearrange events, Differentiate events with up to 20 colors, iCloud sync across devices, Set event notifications, Dark mode option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Package Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Package Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful
- 👍 Great for tracking dates
- 👍 Good at counting days
- 👍 Stores records on multiple devices
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete events
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Difficulty opening/editing events
- 🐛 HUD too large
- 🐛 Zoom not adjusted for newer phones

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete events
- App keeps losing dates
- App is constantly freezing
- HUD is slightly too large
- Zoom needs adjustment for newer phone displays

**Requested features**

- Widget for Lock Screen
- Categories/folders for organization
- Longer text for event description
- Facility to insert location of event
- More space for entries


### 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 Time Ago free?

Time Ago 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, Time Ago or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Time Ago and Countdown Widget & Counter are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 230 and 2.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Time Ago or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Time Ago nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

Time Ago ships an update every 4 days, and Countdown Widget & Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time Ago was updated on October 8, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on October 16, 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.*