Comparison

Gateway vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

Gateway

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Create custom actions to launch applications, files, or perform tasks with a single tap. Manage active applications and even quit them directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac control without WiFi limitations
  • One-tap access to Mac functions
  • Customizable actions for macOS and apps
  • Launch multiple items with a single tap
  • Stream Deck functionality
  • Organize actions with Spaces
  • Home screen widgets for actions
Features
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Ever controlled your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad? I wish. Or quickly stopped a video without your Mac playing music instead? I wish. Do you have a simple and fast workflow with a set of customized Actions? I wish! GATEWAY grants your wishes. Remotely access your Mac's functions and applications with or without WiFi - AND - gain an essential sidekick for your professional needs with customizable Actions that make your life easier. All you need is to download GATEWAY from the App Store and GATEWAY DESKTOP from our website (www.momentous.studio/gateway) to get started. ** MacOS Sonoma and later required. ** ** Visit www.momentous.studio/gateway to download Gateway Desktop for Mac. ** ---- FEATURES ---- - Remotely control your Mac without being limited to WiFi. - One-Tap Access to your Mac's functions. - Create your own Actions for macOS or any other application. - Launch one or multiple items, applications, files, videos or anything else on your Mac with a single tap. - Stream deck functionality. - Organize Actions with Spaces. - Customize Actions and Spaces to fit your workflow. - Dark-mode and landscape support. - Turn any action into Widgets and access them directly on your home screen. - Quit Mac apps directly from your iPhone or iPad. - Get a list of all active apps and force quit whenever you need it. - Battery Indicator for MacBooks. - Your local Mac IP address available at a glance. - Take advantage of already created Action groups from the Gateway Gallery, - Apple Music - Spotify - Podcasts - VLC - Screenshots - Force Quit ...and more features in future updates! Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Countdown Widget

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
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Countdown Widget is the easiest way to track the days until your most important dates. Whether you are counting down to a birthday, anniversary, vacation, graduation, or any special event, this day counter keeps you organized and excited for what is coming next. From personal milestones to work deadlines, Countdown Widget helps you see exactly how many days are left until every event that matters. You can also count up to see the days since a past event, making it perfect as a day counter and event tracker all in one. Key Features: - Personalized Countdown Events: Create unlimited countdowns, each with custom names, dates, and unique icons. Organize your events with Tags to keep everything tidy. - Home Screen Widgets: Add beautiful countdown widgets directly to your Home Screen so your upcoming events are always visible at a glance, without opening the app. - Live Activities: Keep your countdown running in real time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Perfect for tracking events as they approach, second by second. - Notifications and Reminders: Set alerts to notify you when an event is getting close, so you never miss a birthday, anniversary, or important deadline. - Flexible Display Options: Choose from multiple views and formats to see your countdowns the way you prefer, making it easier than ever to stay organized. - Apple Watch App: View your countdowns right from your wrist. The Apple Watch companion includes widgets and complications so your most important dates are always within reach. - iCloud Sync: Keep your countdowns perfectly synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No matter which device you use, your events are always up to date. - Intuitive and Elegant Design: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface that makes managing your countdowns simple and enjoyable. - Privacy First: Your privacy matters. Countdown Widget does not collect your personal information or track you in any way. Counting down to your special events should be fun, not a reason to worry about data privacy. Download Countdown Widget today and start counting down to every moment that matters. The free version of Countdown Widget allows you to create one countdown. Upgrade to Countdown Widget Pro to unlock unlimited countdowns and access every feature the app has to offer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://countdown-widget.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Gateway4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gateway at every 6 days against Countdown Widget's monthly. Gateway also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Countdown Widget's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 60%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gateway sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gateway holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Gateway's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gateway ships an update every 6 days, Countdown Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gateway versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGatewayCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.6 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2061 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMomentous Studio LtdSimone Montalto

Customer experience

Gateway

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Countdown Widget

All ratings61 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Gateway

Subscriptions2
  • Gateway Premium$0.991 Month
  • Gateway Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time12
  • VLC Playback ControlFree
  • AppleMusic Playback ControlFree
  • Podcasts ShortcutFree
Show 9 more
  • Single-Tap Screenshots$0.99
  • Force Quit Shortcuts$0.99
  • Spotify$2.99
  • Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts$3.99
  • Affinity Designer Shortcuts$3.99
  • Easter Bundle$6.99
  • Files + QuickLaunch$9.99
  • Life Time$99.99
  • Lifetime Access$149.99
1 purchases

Countdown Widget

One-time1
  • Countdown Widget Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Gateway free?
Gateway 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, Gateway or Countdown Widget?
Gateway is rated higher. Gateway averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.
Do Gateway or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Gateway nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gateway or Countdown Widget?
Gateway ships an update every 6 days, and Countdown Widget monthly. Most recently, Gateway was updated on September 9, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 26, 2026.

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