# Since i・Countdown days・widget vs Outside

The clearest difference is rating: Outside at 4.7 against Since i・Countdown days・widget's 4.3. Outside also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 44) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Since i・Countdown days・widget's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Since i・Countdown days・widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Outside sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 2.8K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Since i・Countdown days・widget's written reviews are positive against 54% of Outside's.

Since i・Countdown days・widget ships an update every 2 weeks, Outside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Since i・Countdown days・widget | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **53.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Getman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171902256) | [Outside HQ LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611434707) |

## What reviewers say

### Since i・Countdown days・widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. You can add personal notes to events, use it as a diary, and share your countdowns with others. Widgets allow you to see upcoming events directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Add notes to events, Share events with friends, Photo backgrounds for countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405)

Plan, share, and remember important moments with loved ones. Ideal for long-distance relationships, trip planning, and creating a visual diary of your year. Features live widgets and offline access.

**Highlights:** Shared countdowns for long-distance couples, Trip planning with group coordination, Yearly memory archive and profile, Live widgets for home and lock screens, Calendar sync (Apple & Google), Offline functionality, Photo sharing for Lock Screen

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Outside Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Deal | $12.49 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $12.49 | per year |
| Outside Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.49 | per year |
| Outside Pro Annual | $31.49 | per year |
| Annual plan | $44.49 | per year |
| Unlock Countdown styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad supported tier | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Time Deal | $5.49 | one-time |
| All Time Deal | $7.49 | one-time |
| All Time Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $44.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free home/lock screen countdown widget
- 👍 Simple and chic design
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 👍 Seamless calendar integration
- 👍 Useful AI assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and glitches
- 💰 Subscription-based model, expensive pricing
- 🔒 Limits free features, forces paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing and changing pricing structure
- 🤔 Lack of transparency around free vs paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working after iOS updates
- Countdown events suddenly blocked by paywall
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to delete or edit events
- Improved Android support
- Memories/map feature to track past events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Since i・Countdown days・widget free?

Since i・Countdown days・widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Outside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Since i・Countdown days・widget or Outside?

Outside is rated higher. Since i・Countdown days・widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Outside averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Since i・Countdown days・widget or Outside have ads?

Neither Since i・Countdown days・widget nor Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Since i・Countdown days・widget or Outside?

Since i・Countdown days・widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Outside every 6 days. Most recently, Since i・Countdown days・widget was updated on September 26, 2026 and Outside on September 23, 2026.

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