# Countdown Widget & Counter vs Time Count

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Count at none against Countdown Widget & Counter's 11. Time Count also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Countdown Widget & Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 35). On price, rating 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. Time Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter against 4.7 for Time Count. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Count weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget & Counter | Time Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-count-cute-day-countdown/id6759946693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 160 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovereign Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784378952) | [Chi Chiem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406142388) |

## 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 Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-count-cute-day-countdown/id6759946693)

Track important future events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Organize events by category, add notes, and receive smart reminders. View your progress on the home screen with various widget styles.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up timers, Home screen widgets, Repeating events, Organize by category, Lunar calendar support, Smart reminders, Customizable event colors

**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 Time Count free?

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

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

Time Count is rated higher. Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Time Count averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

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

Time Count shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

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

Countdown Widget & Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Count weekly. Most recently, Countdown Widget & Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Time Count on October 24, 2026.

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