# Widget Timer vs Counter Widget 27

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Counter Widget 27 at 81% against Widget Timer's 44%. Counter Widget 27 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Widget Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Counter Widget 27 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Counter Widget 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 186 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Counter Widget 27's.

Widget Timer ships an update fortnightly, Counter Widget 27 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Timer | Counter Widget 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews) | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-widget-27/id1522170621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **211** |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Vitaliy Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387746362) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional interface
- 👍 Great for medication reminders
- 👍 Customizable colors
- 👍 Works well for basic timers
- 👍 Good for lockscreen widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timers don't disappear after finishing
- 🐛 No instructions provided
- 🐛 Sound notifications don't play from widget
- 🐛 Widgets require tapping to update
- 🐛 Paid version needed for multiple timers

**Reported bugs**

- Old timers are not deletable
- Alert sounds don't play from widgets
- Countdown feature requires tapping widget to update
- Nonstop battery draining
- Paid widget on iPad doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Option to remove old timers
- Instructions for use
- Fix sound notifications for widgets
- Allow resetting/turning off alarms from widget
- Repeat alarm option at the end


### Counter Widget 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-widget-27/id1522170621)

Easily track any number with a customizable widget and app. Update counts with a single tap, set automatic resets, and integrate with other systems. Personalize your counters with colors, fonts, and images.

**Highlights:** Widget and app for tally counting, Customizable increment/decrement step size, Automatic counter reset via timer, History log of calculations, iOS lock screen widget support, Customizable colors, fonts, and backgrounds, Supports multiple counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Features | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO Features | $2.99 | per year |
| PRO Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient widget functionality
- 💡 Customizable counter increments/decrements
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 📱 Lock screen widget support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for customization
- 🐛 Widget can be buggy
- 🤔 Widget sometimes expands app
- 🔒 Lock screen widget requires unlock for some actions
- 🎨 UI could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases fail
- Reset counter setting doesn't work
- Widget stopped working after update
- Widget shows 0 on home screen, but correct number in app
- Widget doesn't work for HTTP requests

**Requested features**

- Count down functionality
- Apple Watch app/complication
- CSV bug fix for invalid characters
- Option to reposition items in list
- Timestamp for each tally


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Timer free?

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

### Is Counter Widget 27 free?

Counter Widget 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Timer or Counter Widget 27?

Counter Widget 27 is rated higher. Widget Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Counter Widget 27 averages 4.6 from 211 ratings.

### Do Widget Timer or Counter Widget 27 have ads?

Neither Widget Timer nor Counter Widget 27 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Timer or Counter Widget 27?

Widget Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Counter Widget 27 every 2 months. Most recently, Widget Timer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Counter Widget 27 on November 11, 2026.

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