# Countdown Buddy vs Widget for Sheets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widget for Sheets at 100% against Countdown Buddy's 68%. Widget for Sheets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Countdown Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widget for Sheets sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget for Sheets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 26K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Countdown Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Widget for Sheets's.

Countdown Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Widget for Sheets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Buddy | Widget for Sheets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-for-sheets/id6759483884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) | [LP STABLE TECH INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846575774) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


### Widget for Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-for-sheets/id6759483884)

Display your spreadsheets directly on your home screen. Visualize data, track metrics, and see automatic updates from your documents without opening the app. Customize the look to match your style.

**Highlights:** Home screen spreadsheet widgets, Real-time data updates, Customizable widget design, Easy setup in under a minute, Privacy-friendly with public sheets

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Sheets Widget | $139.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Is Widget for Sheets free?

Widget for Sheets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Buddy or Widget for Sheets?

Widget for Sheets is rated higher. Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Widget for Sheets averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown Buddy or Widget for Sheets have ads?

Neither Countdown Buddy nor Widget for Sheets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Buddy or Widget for Sheets?

Countdown Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Widget for Sheets every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Buddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Widget for Sheets on October 24, 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.*