# Countdown Widget with Emoji vs Troutt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Troutt at 100% against Countdown Widget with Emoji's 59%. Troutt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Countdown Widget with Emoji's advantage is ratings volume (341 vs 18) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Troutt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Troutt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget with Emoji has 341 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Countdown Widget with Emoji's written reviews are positive against 100% of Troutt's.

Countdown Widget with Emoji ships an update every 6 weeks, Troutt every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget with Emoji | Troutt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (341 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-with-emoji/id1411285986/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troutt/id1503217318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **341** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) | [Caelum Mercer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405931461) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Troutt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troutt/id1503217318)

Capture notes, track tasks, and organize your life with customizable collections and themes. Find what you need quickly with search functionality. Stay organized and productive.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, Track tasks, Organize with collections, Search functionality, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget with Emoji free?

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

### Is Troutt free?

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

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

Troutt is rated higher. Countdown Widget with Emoji averages 4.5 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Troutt averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget with Emoji nor Troutt shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget with Emoji ships an update every 6 weeks, and Troutt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget with Emoji was updated on October 29, 2026 and Troutt on October 29, 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.*