# Time Counter Widget vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Counter Widget at none against Countdown Widget Timer's 7. Time Counter Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is ratings volume (484 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Time Counter Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Counter Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Counter Widget | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-counter-widget/id1535108958/reviews)** | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Kavaleuski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478527950) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-counter-widget/id1535108958)

This utility app allows users to create widgets for tracking the time remaining until or elapsed since an event. It provides a simple way to monitor important dates and milestones directly from the home screen.

**Highlights:** Event time tracking, Countdown timers, Elapsed time counters, Home screen widgets, Customizable event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Counter Widget free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

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

Time Counter Widget is rated higher. Time Counter Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do Time Counter Widget or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Time Counter Widget does not.

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