# Countdown Widget & Counter vs CountFlow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CountFlow at none against Countdown Widget & Counter's 11. CountFlow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). On price, 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. CountFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

CountFlow 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, CountFlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | CountFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countflow-countdown-and-counter/id6747855239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 160 MB | 8 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) | [Samuel Rodas Aroche](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706040833) |

## 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


### CountFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countflow-countdown-and-counter/id6747855239)

Manage your time and events with this versatile utility. Create countdowns, track scores with a customizable scoreboard, and use a simple tap counter. It also features a smart calendar and time unit conversion.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable scoreboard, Tap counter, Smart calendar view, Time unit conversion

**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 CountFlow free?

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

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

CountFlow is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while CountFlow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

CountFlow shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and CountFlow every 4 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 16, 2026 and CountFlow on October 1, 2026.

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