# Countdown Widget Plus vs NurseClock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget Plus at 217 against NurseClock's 1. Countdown Widget Plus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). NurseClock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NurseClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NurseClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Plus has 217 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Widget Plus ships an update monthly, NurseClock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget Plus | NurseClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-plus/id1534850080/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurseclock/id6758857573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo Fabris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530221997) | [Jose Montes De Oca Morfin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875301848) |

## 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


### NurseClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nurseclock/id6758857573)

This alarm app is tailored for nurses and shift workers with irregular schedules. It allows users to set alarms for specific work dates rather than just daily or weekly repeats, simplifying wake-up routines for rotating shifts.

**Highlights:** Set alarms for specific dates, Batch-create alarms for entire week, Monthly calendar view of alarms, Customizable sounds and snooze, Auto-delete old alarms, Import schedules from NurseGrid (Pro), Automatic calendar sync (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NurseClock Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NurseClock Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget Plus free?

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

### Is NurseClock free?

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

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

NurseClock is rated higher. Countdown Widget Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while NurseClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown Widget Plus nor NurseClock shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget Plus ships an update monthly, and NurseClock every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and NurseClock on September 30, 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.*