# Today's Widget vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget & Counter at 4.6 against Today's Widget's 3.5. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 8). Today's Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Today's Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Today's Widget's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Today's Widget | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todays-widget/id1533986879/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pictarine](https://appshunter.io/developer/919502619) | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) |

## What reviewers say

### Today's Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todays-widget/id1533986879)

Create and customize your own weather widget for your home screen. Display essential weather details like temperature, wind speed, and humidity with personalized fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Easy setup for quick access to real-time weather information.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget design, Display temperature, wind speed, humidity, Real-time weather icon, Personalize font and color, Easy home screen setup, Works on all iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Today's Widget free?

Today's Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Today's Widget or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Today's Widget averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Today's Widget or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Today's Widget nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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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.*