# Countdown widget vs Almost Time

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown widget at 4.5 against Almost Time's 3.8. Countdown widget also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Almost Time's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Almost Time 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, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Countdown widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Almost Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, Almost Time monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown widget | Almost Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Rx Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416501) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092)

Design personalized countdown and count-up widgets for any event. Customize with themes, styles, and app icons. Track birthdays, holidays, vacations, and more with aesthetic looks and iCloud sync. Supports various widget sizes and modes.

**Highlights:** Custom countdown and count-up widgets, Multiple widget styles and themes, iOS Lock Screen and Standby widgets, Customizable app icons and fonts, Add personal photos, iCloud sync, Count up from past events

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro. | $9.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro. | $8.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $12.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Pro. | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best out there
- 👍 Paid version is a must
- 👍 Thank you so so much
- 👍 I love the app
- 👍 Great app!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not happy with this app
- 💡 Widgets should be for sale
- 💡 The style of widgets they are all for premium and I think that should change xx
- 🐛 Good app, doesnt fully work for me
- 💡 OK

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Countdown widget not working on lock screen
- Countdown based on EST instead of user's timezone

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Sync with calendars
- Show hours, minutes, and seconds in countdown


### Almost Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187)

Track time remaining until important events with a visually appealing countdown app. Personalize your countdowns with colors and emojis, and share them easily. Access live updates on your Lock Screen and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Personalized backgrounds and emojis, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island live activities, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Event sharing as images, Pro version for folders and notes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Almost Time Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Is Almost Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown widget or Almost Time?

Countdown widget is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Almost Time averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Countdown widget or Almost Time have ads?

Neither Countdown widget nor Almost Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Almost Time?

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, and Almost Time monthly. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Almost Time on June 7, 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.*