# Countdown Widget Plus vs Encryptor

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Plus at 4.7 against Encryptor's 4.0. Countdown Widget Plus also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (71% vs 57%). Encryptor's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Encryptor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Plus has 217 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Countdown Widget Plus's written reviews are positive against 57% of Encryptor's.

Countdown Widget Plus ships an update monthly, Encryptor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Plus | Encryptor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus/id1534850080/reviews)** | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptor-secure-your-files/id6686405231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo Fabris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530221997) | [Samira Sadeghi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808607496) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus/id1534850080)

Create visually appealing countdown timers for your home screen. Personalize them with custom backgrounds, colors, and templates for any event, from birthdays to holidays. Receive notifications to ensure you never miss an important date.

**Highlights:** Home screen countdown widgets, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Recurrent event tracking, Multiple pre-designed templates, Event reminder notifications, Preset event ideas

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free widgets without paywall restrictions
- 🎨 Highly customizable designs and themes
- 📸 Ability to use personal photos as backgrounds
- 💰 Reasonable premium pricing ($3.99)
- 🔒 Privacy-focused, no data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization via iCloud
- 📸 Photos appear dimmer on widgets
- 🌙 Only dark mode available
- 🔐 Limited free tier (only 4 countdowns)
- 📱 Lock screen widget support lacking

**Reported bugs**

- Lock screen widget not functioning
- Widget fails to update without manual refresh
- Widget resets to incorrect values
- Unable to restore premium purchase after reinstall
- Custom widgets not appearing in widget selection

**Requested features**

- Cross-device synchronization with iCloud
- Count-up functionality in addition to countdown
- Lock screen widget support
- Calendar integration
- Photo editing and brightness adjustment


### Encryptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encryptor-secure-your-files/id6686405231)

Secure your sensitive files, photos, and texts with robust AES encryption and decryption. Easily password-protect your data, share files with confidence, and maintain your privacy. This app offers a user-friendly and efficient way to keep your information safe.

**Highlights:** File and photo encryption, Password protection, File decryption, Secure file sharing, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encryptor Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Encryptor Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Encryptor Plus Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Encryptor Plus Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Encryptor Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Plus free?

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

### Is Encryptor free?

Encryptor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget Plus or Encryptor?

Countdown Widget Plus is rated higher. Countdown Widget Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Encryptor averages 4.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget Plus or Encryptor have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget Plus nor Encryptor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget Plus or Encryptor?

Countdown Widget Plus ships an update monthly, and Encryptor fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown Widget Plus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Encryptor on September 8, 2026.

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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.*