Comparison

Countdown Widget with Emoji vs Time Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget with Emoji

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
Read full description

SjdkfsjdklfCount down to the moments that matter, with the emoji that captures them perfectly. Pick a date. Set an emoji. Watch your countdown on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy display, and Apple Watch. No other countdown app lets you express every event with emoji. From birthdays to vacations to weddings, every countdown looks like the moment it represents. A COUNTDOWN FOR EVERY OCCASION Events & Birthdays Track days until birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baby showers, and the personal milestones that matter most. Set a birthday once and it reschedules automatically every year. Holidays & Seasons Count down to Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, New Year’s, and every seasonal moment in between. Holiday countdowns roll over automatically year after year. Weddings & Anniversaries From save the date to the big day, watch your wedding countdown tick down day by day. Couples use Emoji Countdown to share progress, plan ahead, and savor the anticipation. Vacations & Trips Counting days until your next holiday, whether it’s a beach trip, a summer break, or a long weekend? Pair the trip with an emoji and feel the excitement build every time you glance at your phone. Retirement & Life Milestones Counting down to retirement, your last day of work, a house move, or a new chapter? Big life changes deserve their own widget. Pin them to your Home Screen and reclaim a little anticipation. Daily Reminders Use Emoji Countdown as a visual reminder for deadlines, fitness goals, exam dates, and weekly recurring events. Your countdown list works like a calendar, only easier to glance at and harder to forget. FEATURES • Free Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets so you can see every countdown at a glance, no subscription required • Apple Watch app for checking countdowns from your wrist • Calendar import: one tap pulls birthdays, holidays, and deadlines straight from your iOS Calendar • Any emoji, any color, so every countdown matches the moment it represents • Widget customization with colors, gradients, blur effects, borders, and themes so every widget looks exactly the way you want • Repeating events: set a birthday or holiday once and it rolls over automatically each year • Dark Mode support • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • No ads, no clutter, just your countdowns FAQ Is Emoji Countdown free? Yes. Free to download, and the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets are included. Can I make a wedding, birthday, or holiday countdown? Yes. Emoji Countdown works for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, Christmas, Halloween, vacations, retirement, and anything else worth waiting for. Does it work on Apple Watch? Yes. The native Apple Watch app lets you check every countdown from your wrist. Can I add countdowns to my Home Screen and Lock Screen? Yes. Add a widget to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy display and your countdown stays visible at a glance. Can I import events from my calendar? Yes. One tap pulls birthdays, holidays, and deadlines straight from your iOS Calendar. Will my countdowns sync across my devices? Yes. iCloud keeps everything in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Can I customize how the widget looks? Yes. Pick any emoji and any color, then choose from gradients, blur effects, borders, and themes to make every widget look exactly the way you want. Do birthdays and holidays repeat every year? Yes. Set a recurring event once and Emoji Countdown rolls it over automatically each year. Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/42970297

About

Time Tracker

Streamline your workflow and boost productivity with this comprehensive time tracking application. Easily log hours, generate detailed reports, and manage tasks with customizable alerts and offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Intuitive time tracking
  • Comprehensive reports
  • Task management
  • Customizable alerts
  • Offline mode
  • User-friendly interface
Features
Read full description

Boost Productivity with TaskMaster: The Ultimate Time Tracking App! Are you struggling to keep track of your tasks and manage your time efficiently? Meet TaskMaster, the premier time tracking app designed to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and ensure you never miss a deadline again. Key Features: * Intuitive Time Tracking: Easily log the time you spend on each task with our user-friendly interface. Start, pause, and stop timers with a single tap, and get detailed insights into how your time is spent. * Comprehensive Reports: Generate detailed reports to analyze your productivity. Get weekly, monthly, or custom reports to identify patterns, optimize your schedule, and make informed decisions. * Task Management: Organize your tasks by projects, categories, or priorities. Set deadlines, add notes, and track progress to stay on top of your work effortlessly. * Customizable Alerts: Never miss a deadline with customizable alerts and reminders. Set notifications for task start and end times, breaks, and more to ensure you stay on track. * Offline Mode: Track your tasks and time even without an internet connection. TaskMaster ensures that your data is automatically synced once you’re back online. * User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek, modern interface that’s easy to navigate. Whether you’re a freelancer, a project manager, or a student, TaskMaster is designed to cater to your unique needs. Why Choose TaskMaster? TaskMaster isn’t just another time tracking app; it’s a comprehensive productivity tool designed to help you take control of your time and tasks. Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, managing a team, or simply trying to stay organized, TaskMaster provides the tools you need to succeed. Who Can Benefit from TaskMaster? * Freelancers: Keep track of billable hours, manage client projects, and ensure timely invoicing. * Project Managers: Oversee project timelines, allocate resources, and monitor team productivity. * Students: Organize study schedules, track assignment deadlines, and manage extracurricular activities. * Small Businesses: Enhance team collaboration, manage tasks efficiently, and improve overall productivity. * Anyone: Who wants to improve their time management skills and boost productivity. Download TaskMaster Today! Transform the way you manage your time and tasks with TaskMaster. Download now and take the first step towards a more organized, productive, and stress-free life. Join thousands of satisfied users who have already boosted their productivity with TaskMaster. Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: - The purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. - You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy and Policy: https://mammoth-tent-dda.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-and-Privacy-And-Policy-Timy-8c84f27421894d39a36b2eff6473ea07?pvs=4 Terms of Use: https://mammoth-tent-dda.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-and-Privacy-And-Policy-Timy-8c84f27421894d39a36b2eff6473ea07?pvs=4

Screenshots

Countdown Widget with Emoji4 screens
Time Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Countdown Widget with Emoji at free with in-app purchases against Time Tracker's subscription. Time Tracker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 with Emoji sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Time Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown Widget with Emoji against 4.5 for Time Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Countdown Widget with Emoji's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget with Emoji ships an update every 6 weeks, Time Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Widget with Emoji versus Time Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Widget with EmojiTime Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (336 ratings) — better4.5 (113 ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings336 — better113
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLasmit TLB LtdFarid Fakhnavar

Customer experience

Countdown Widget with Emoji

All ratings336 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative29.1%

Time Tracker

All ratings113 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Countdown Widget with Emoji

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • 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)
Show 20 more
  • All dates disappeared
  • Error messages with calendar sync
  • Bug fix for iOS 17 calendar permission API changes
  • Adding dates is difficult, keeps popping back
  • Crashes when adding new entry
  • Emojis not being transferred
  • Widget data incorrect
  • Cannot open on Apple Watch
  • New dates not showing on Apple Watch app
  • Cannot add new reminder
  • Cannot add event from calendar
  • Widget doesn't always update with system settings
  • Widget stopped showing anything after countdown ended
  • Widget is a blank box
  • App not working anymore since update
  • Edger not complying with dark/light mode switch
  • Cannot remove added dates once they have passed
  • Title not showing on widget
  • Cannot set time for events
  • App persists in flipping to September when trying to select January

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
Show 8 more
  • Add Russian language support
  • Ability to add recurring dates
  • Notifications when countdown is completed
  • Allow choosing past dates to show days since
  • Type emoji directly to choose
  • Option to add a title to events
  • Ability to pay for pro once instead of subscription
  • Create a small widget for a specific countdown

Time Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Countdown Widget with Emoji

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Club - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Club - Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime - No subscription$14.99
6 purchases

Time Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Sale$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Countdown Widget with Emoji free?
Countdown Widget with Emoji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Tracker free?
Time Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget with Emoji or Time Tracker?
Countdown Widget with Emoji is rated higher. Countdown Widget with Emoji averages 4.6 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Time Tracker averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.
Do Countdown Widget with Emoji or Time Tracker have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget with Emoji nor Time Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget with Emoji or Time Tracker?
Countdown Widget with Emoji ships an update every 6 weeks, and Time Tracker weekly. Most recently, Countdown Widget with Emoji was updated on October 15, 2026 and Time Tracker on October 15, 2026.

Other comparisons