# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Time Counter Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Counter Widget at none against Countdown Widget & Counter's 11. Time Counter Widget also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 3). 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. Time Counter Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Counter Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Time Counter Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-counter-widget/id1535108958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Mikhail Kavaleuski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478527950) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Time Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-counter-widget/id1535108958)

This utility app allows users to create widgets for tracking the time remaining until or elapsed since an event. It provides a simple way to monitor important dates and milestones directly from the home screen.

**Highlights:** Event time tracking, Countdown timers, Elapsed time counters, Home screen widgets, Customizable event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Is Time Counter Widget free?

Time Counter Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Time Counter Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Time Counter Widget averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Counter or Time Counter Widget have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Time Counter Widget shows ads.

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