# TimeCount vs Countdown Widget & Day Counter

The clearest difference is ads: TimeCount at none against Countdown Widget & Day Counter's shown. TimeCount also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Countdown Widget & Day Counter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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 Countdown Widget & Day Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TimeCount against 4.5 for Countdown Widget & Day Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TimeCount ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget & Day Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCount | Countdown Widget & Day Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-day-counter/id1619802482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% 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 |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) | [Kuldip Kaneriya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598768380) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeCount

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

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Countdown Widget & Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-day-counter/id1619802482)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdown timers. Add personal photos, themes, and colors to your widgets for a visually appealing reminder of upcoming milestones like birthdays, holidays, or personal goals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdown creation, Fully customizable widgets, Personalized photos for widgets, Multiple themes and color options, Adjustable font sizes, Home screen widget access, Easy event editing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Day Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeCount or Countdown Widget & Day Counter?

TimeCount is rated higher. TimeCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Countdown Widget & Day Counter averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do TimeCount or Countdown Widget & Day Counter have ads?

Countdown Widget & Day Counter shows ads; TimeCount does not.

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

TimeCount ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget & Day Counter monthly. Most recently, TimeCount was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Day Counter on July 19, 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.*