Comparison

next.calc vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

next.calc

A beautifully designed calculator app that offers a modern and intuitive user experience. It features personalization options, live activities, and widgets for quick access, along with advanced editing capabilities for complex expressions.

Highlights
  • Free with no ads or tracking
  • Customizable themes
  • Live Activities and Lock Screen Widgets
  • One-handed keyboard
  • Infix calculations with syntax highlighting
  • Infinite history and favorite expressions
  • Cursor gestures and trackpad support
Features
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next.calc is a beautiful and intuitive calculator, reimagined for the modern era, with many useful features: Completely Free - No cost, no ads, no tracking! Themes - Personalize to match your style Live Activities - Quickly jump back into an unfinished expression Lock Screen Widgets - Quickly access from the lock screen One-Handed Keyboard - Effortlessly use on larger phones and tablets A Cursor - Allows for easy typing and editing, just like typing in Messages or Notes Infix Calculations - See the full expression, in context, as you type Multi-Lined Expressions - Making long expressions a pleasure to edit Syntax Highlighting - Makes expressions easier to digest Real-Time Answers - See the answer as you type Infinite History - Easily jump back to a previous expression or answer Favorite Expressions with Notes - Great for storing budgets, calculating tips, formulas, etc. Intuitive Cursor Gestures - Swipe left and right on the keyboard to quickly move the cursor Intuitive Keyboard Gestures - Swipe down (or long press) on keys with secondary values Keyboard and Trackpad Support - Works great with the Magic Keyboard iPad Support & Multitasking - Supports Split View and Slide Over Copy, Cut, and Paste - Double tap on numbers to quickly select and edit them Beautiful Handmade Animations and Icons - Makes the app a delight and a pleasure to use And more!

About

Countdown Widget

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns. See days remaining for events, birthdays, and goals directly on your home screen or lock screen. Get reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

Highlights
  • Personalized countdown events
  • Home screen widgets
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Notifications and reminders
  • Apple Watch app
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Countdown Widget is the easiest way to track the days until your most important dates. Whether you are counting down to a birthday, anniversary, vacation, graduation, or any special event, this day counter keeps you organized and excited for what is coming next. From personal milestones to work deadlines, Countdown Widget helps you see exactly how many days are left until every event that matters. You can also count up to see the days since a past event, making it perfect as a day counter and event tracker all in one. Key Features: - Personalized Countdown Events: Create unlimited countdowns, each with custom names, dates, and unique icons. Organize your events with Tags to keep everything tidy. - Home Screen Widgets: Add beautiful countdown widgets directly to your Home Screen so your upcoming events are always visible at a glance, without opening the app. - Live Activities: Keep your countdown running in real time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Perfect for tracking events as they approach, second by second. - Notifications and Reminders: Set alerts to notify you when an event is getting close, so you never miss a birthday, anniversary, or important deadline. - Flexible Display Options: Choose from multiple views and formats to see your countdowns the way you prefer, making it easier than ever to stay organized. - Apple Watch App: View your countdowns right from your wrist. The Apple Watch companion includes widgets and complications so your most important dates are always within reach. - iCloud Sync: Keep your countdowns perfectly synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No matter which device you use, your events are always up to date. - Intuitive and Elegant Design: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface that makes managing your countdowns simple and enjoyable. - Privacy First: Your privacy matters. Countdown Widget does not collect your personal information or track you in any way. Counting down to your special events should be fun, not a reason to worry about data privacy. Download Countdown Widget today and start counting down to every moment that matters. The free version of Countdown Widget allows you to create one countdown. Upgrade to Countdown Widget Pro to unlock unlimited countdowns and access every feature the app has to offer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://countdown-widget.app/privacy/

Screenshots

next.calc4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: next.calc at 100% against Countdown Widget's 69%. next.calc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Countdown Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. next.calc sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

next.calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of next.calc's written reviews are positive against 69% of Countdown Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

next.calc ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
next.calc versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternext.calcCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (39 ratings) — better4.6 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3964 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB74 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJosh AngelsbergSimone Montalto

Customer experience

next.calc

All ratings39 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Countdown Widget

All ratings64 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative19.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

next.calc

One-time3
  • Buy me a slice of pizza$2.99
  • Buy me a coffee$4.99
  • Buy me a burrito$9.99
1 purchases

Countdown Widget

One-time1
  • Countdown Widget Pro$5.99

Questions

Is next.calc free?
next.calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, next.calc or Countdown Widget?
next.calc is rated higher. next.calc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.
Do next.calc or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither next.calc nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, next.calc or Countdown Widget?
next.calc ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, next.calc was updated on October 12, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 18, 2026.

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