# TimeCount vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TimeCount at 24K against Countdown Widget's 61. TimeCount also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Countdown Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of TimeCount's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Widget's.

TimeCount ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCount | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews) | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeCount

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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

[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 TimeCount free?

TimeCount 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, TimeCount or Countdown Widget?

TimeCount and Countdown Widget are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 61 ratings respectively.

### Do TimeCount or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither TimeCount nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

TimeCount ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget monthly. Most recently, TimeCount was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 21, 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.*