# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Count Up

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up at none against Countdown Widget & Counter's 11. Count Up also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Count Up 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Count Up every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Count Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-counter/id6504198258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Cameron Shemilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505322685) |

## 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


### Count Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-up-counter/id6504198258)

This app helps you easily create and manage digital tally boards for various purposes. Track habits, game scores, or inventory with a simple and efficient tool.

**Highlights:** Create and manage counters, Track daily habits, Keep score in games, Manage inventory, Simple and efficient interface

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

**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 Count Up free?

Count Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Count Up is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Count Up averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget & Counter or Count Up have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget & Counter nor Count Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget & Counter or Count Up?

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Count Up every 13 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Count Up on October 24, 2026.

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