# Countdown Widget with Emoji vs Bridges

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget with Emoji at 336 against Bridges's 17. Bridges's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, rating, 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 and Bridges sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget with Emoji holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget with Emoji has 336 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Countdown Widget with Emoji's written reviews are positive against 75% of Bridges's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Widget with Emoji ships an update every 6 weeks, Bridges every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget with Emoji | Bridges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-with-emoji/id1411285986/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-link-formatting/id1661901002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) | [Jonathan Ruiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157838993) |

## 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


### Bridges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridges-link-formatting/id1661901002)

Easily collect and format links for your projects.  Save links with custom titles and export them in various formats like Markdown or HTML. Organize them into folders for quick access and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Custom link formatting, Multiple export formats (Markdown, HTML, JSON, URL), Folder organization, iCloud sync across devices, Rich link previews, Share sheet integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget with Emoji free?

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

### Is Bridges free?

Bridges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Countdown Widget with Emoji is rated higher. Countdown Widget with Emoji averages 4.6 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Bridges averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget with Emoji nor Bridges shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget with Emoji ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bridges every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget with Emoji was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bridges on October 2, 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.*