# next.calc vs Countdown Widget

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | next.calc | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161/reviews)** | [4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Josh Angelsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469949381) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## What reviewers say

### next.calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a slice of pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burrito | $9.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*