# Shutter vs Countdown Widget

Shutter and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shutter's. Countdown Widget also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). Shutter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Countdown Widget is free to download; Shutter costs $0.99 up front. Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shutter against 4.9 for Countdown Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Shutter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Shutter ships an update daily, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed-angle/id1553718420/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-countful/id6504784186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 0 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed-angle/id1553718420)

This utility app converts shutter speed to shutter angle and vice versa. It helps match exposure lengths between different cameras and frame rates, ensuring consistent visual results.

**Highlights:** Shutter speed to shutter angle conversion, Shutter angle to shutter speed conversion, Match exposure between cameras, Supports different frame rates, Simple and intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-countful/id6504784186)

Easily create and track countdowns for all your important events with customizable reminders and widgets. Organize events with tags and personalize them with unique designs to stay on top of your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns (days, hours, minutes), Repeat event tracking, Home screen widgets, Customizable event cards, Customizable reminders, Tag filtering for organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Discount lifetime access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter free?

Shutter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shutter or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Shutter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Shutter or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Shutter nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter or Countdown Widget?

Shutter ships an update daily, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Shutter was updated on October 10, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 28, 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.*