# Remote App vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 4.6 against Remote App's 4.0. Countdown Widget also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). Remote App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 64 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Remote App's written reviews are positive against 69% of Countdown Widget's.

Remote App ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote App | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-app-mouse-keyboard/id1561918886/reviews) | **[4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-app-mouse-keyboard/id1561918886)

Transform your iPhone into a wireless mouse, keyboard, and touchpad for your PC or Mac. Control presentations, browse from your couch, or manage media players effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Simple setup with a free companion server.

**Highlights:** Wireless mouse and touchpad, Full keyboard input, Click, scroll, and zoom gestures, PC and Mac support, Media player control, Presentation control

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Features - Annual | $3.99 | per year |
| All Features Unlocker | $5.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-count/id6503949471)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns. See days remaining for events, birthdays, and goals directly on your home screen or lock screen. Get reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown events, Home screen widgets, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Notifications and reminders, Apple Watch app, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote App free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote App or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Remote App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.

### Do Remote App or Countdown Widget have ads?

Remote App shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote App or Countdown Widget?

Remote App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote App was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 13, 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.*