Comparison

PictureWidget vs Countdown Widget & Countdown

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

Head to head
About

PictureWidget

Easily display your favorite photos on your home screen widgets. Register unlimited photos, select up to 12 to show, and customize widget appearance with various display formats and sizes. Supports dark mode and app icon changes.

Highlights
  • Register unlimited photos
  • Select up to 12 photos for widgets
  • Multiple widget display formats
  • Customizable widget sizes
  • Dark mode support
  • App icon customization
Features
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PictureWidget to display your favorite photos in a widget The Basics in Three Steps Register your photos in the app 2. select the photo you want to display on the widget 3. enable and display the widget Detailed usage About photo registration There is no limit to the number of photos that can be registered in the app The number of cards that can be registered at one time is limited to 5 Sort by pressing and holding Delete from the top right button Change the list size (2 columns, 4 columns, detail) Memos can be registered in the detail view Selecting a photo to display in the widget Up to 12 sheets If you want to clear all your selections, you can do so from the menu after pressing and holding the register button. Widgets for the home screen Simple view  Text Display: With or without  Display format: Normal, shuffle Multiview  Display format: Normal, shuffle Calendar View The display of widgets The following settings are available on the settings screen  Display format: list type, photo type  Size: Landscape, square, vertical  Shooting date and note display  Photo Zoom Other Theme Color Dark mode (Automatic, Light, Dark) App icon change Photo view function

About

Countdown Widget & Countdown

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you create and manage countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and more. Organize events, set reminders, and customize your experience with aesthetic backgrounds and stylish widgets.

Highlights
  • Create countdowns and count-ups
  • Organize events into categories
  • Set repeating events (yearly, monthly, weekly)
  • Multiple customizable reminders per event
  • Aesthetic event background pictures
  • Stylish home and lock screen widgets
  • Share countdown templates
Features
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Step ahead and never forget any important days with Countdown. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, vacation, or any significant event, this app allows you to set up countdowns effortlessly and keep an eye on the remaining time. Say goodbye to forgetting or losing track of important dates. Try it out today and see how it can help you stay organized and on track. With Countdown, you can effortlessly manage all your events in one place. Create and organize multiple events into different categories to ensure everything is well-organized and easy to find. With Countdown app, There are ONLY TWO STEPS that take less than 30 seconds to create a countdown or a count-up event : Click " + " on the home page. Input your event information Furthermore, Countdown app offers advanced event settings options: -Repeat You can choose an event to repeat yearly, monthly, or weekly. Birthdays and anniversaries will never be forgotten again. -Reminder All the special days that require reminders are being well taken care of. Countdown allows you to set multiple reminders for each event, ensuring that you'll be notified at the perfect time. Customize the reminder frequency and choose your preferred notification sound to suit your needs. Prepare for your event in advance. What makes our Countdown stand out: Aesthetic Event Background Pictures Countdown offers various aesthetic event background pictures under different categories. With stunning backgrounds and immersive experiences, you'll feel completely engaged with all your upcoming events. Stylish Widgets Home screen widgets and lock screen widget is definitely supported by Countdown. Choose from a variety of styles and sizes to suit your personal preference and make your home screen truly stand out. These eye-catching widgets serve as constant reminders, allowing you to quickly glance at your device to stay updated on the status of your events. Share Templates Share your countdowns with ease using our template-sharing feature. Countdown provides a range of sharing templates that enable you to share your events with friends, family, and social media platforms at the click of a button. Celebrate your milestones and achievements together, and inspire others to make their moments count too Get ready to transform your life with a simple yet powerful tool that guarantees you'll never forget another important day again! Download now and experience the joy of being fully present for every moment that matters. If you have any questions, please contact us: countdown@guloolootech.com Terms of use: http://guloolootech.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: http://guloolootech.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

PictureWidget4 screens
Countdown Widget & Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Countdown at 67% against PictureWidget's 15%. Countdown Widget & Countdown also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). PictureWidget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, monetization model and device support 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 & Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PictureWidget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Widget & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Countdown has 290 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of PictureWidget's written reviews are positive against 67% of Countdown Widget & Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PictureWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PictureWidget versus Countdown Widget & Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictureWidgetCountdown Widget & Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (290 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtsushi EzakiGulooloo Tech

Customer experience

PictureWidget

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative75.0%

Countdown Widget & Countdown

All ratings290 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

PictureWidget

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Countdown Widget & Countdown

Subscriptions6
  • Countdown Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • One Year VIP$6.991 Year
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  • Countdown Yeary Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • One Year VIP$7.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription - original$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PictureWidget free?
PictureWidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Widget & Countdown free?
Countdown Widget & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PictureWidget or Countdown Widget & Countdown?
Countdown Widget & Countdown is rated higher. PictureWidget averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Countdown averages 4.5 from 290 ratings.
Do PictureWidget or Countdown Widget & Countdown have ads?
PictureWidget shows ads; Countdown Widget & Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, PictureWidget or Countdown Widget & Countdown?
PictureWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, PictureWidget was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Countdown on August 31, 2026.

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