# TimeCount vs Widget Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: TimeCount at 4.6 against Widget Countdown's 4.1. TimeCount also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24K vs 51). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Widget Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of TimeCount's written reviews are positive against 73% of Widget Countdown's.

TimeCount ships an update weekly, Widget Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCount | Widget Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** | [4.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) | [Bradley Cable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438653590) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Unlimited free event tracking, Beautiful event imagery

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues and lack of support

**Requested features**

- Ability to share events with others
- More free customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


### Widget Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown/id1532721548)

Create custom countdowns for any event and display them directly on your home and lock screens. Personalize your countdowns with gradients, background images, and fonts. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Customizable events, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Colourful gradients, Custom background images, Custom font choice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🎨 Customizable widgets with background image support
- 📱 Works seamlessly as home screen widgets
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🖼️ Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget functionality inconsistent across devices
- 🌍 Limited language support
- ⚙️ Limited customization options for time format
- ❌ No countdown repeat feature (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- 🔧 Confusing setup process for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappear after app update
- Widget shows blank space or doesn't display
- Cannot save new events or edits
- Photo selection window closes unexpectedly
- Primary and secondary color options don't work

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support
- Customizable time format (days, hours, minutes combinations)
- Count-up feature in addition to countdown
- Recurring events (weekly, monthly, yearly)
- Ability to rearrange events manually or by date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Is Widget Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeCount or Widget Countdown?

TimeCount is rated higher. TimeCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Widget Countdown averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.

### Do TimeCount or Widget Countdown have ads?

Widget Countdown shows ads; TimeCount does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeCount or Widget Countdown?

TimeCount ships an update weekly, and Widget Countdown monthly. Most recently, TimeCount was updated on September 25, 2026 and Widget Countdown on September 1, 2026.

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