Comparison

Countdown widget vs Waglo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown widget

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
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Create Custom Countdown or Count up widget with lots of themes, styles and App Icons. Count down to your next event: Birthday, Vacation, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Party, Halloween, Christmas, and lots more in Aesthetic looks. Create Multiple widget Features Include. • iOS 26 Standby Widget. • iOS 26 LockScreen Widget & Transparent Widget. • Multiple App Icons. • Transparent Widget. • Variety of Widget Style & Theme • Watch App & iCloud sync • Count up from past events • Stylish Fonts. • Beautiful colour , gradient Presets. • Add your Own Photos. • Light & Dark modes. • Supports all size of widgets. No Ads. Add your Custom widget with ease and edit later in no time. Upcoming version will include Apple watch supports and more themes. Download Now New Countdown Widget and Enjoy!!! Offers auto-renewing unlimited-access subscription options. $9.99/Year as Annually Subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTune account, and your account will be charged within 24-hour to the end of the current period .Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your iTunes store after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of use: https://motivateapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://motivateapps.com/privacyClean.html

About

Waglo

Features
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Waglo: Your Pet Care Companion Waglo helps you stay on top of everyday pet care with smart reminders and organized pet profiles. Whether you have one pet or a whole pack, Waglo makes sure nothing gets forgotten. All your pets in one place Create profiles for each of your pets with their photo, breed, and birthday. Switch between pets in one tap and see everything at a glance. Never miss important care tasks Set reminders for everything your pet needs: - Feeding schedules and meal times - Medications and treatments - Vaccinations and vet appointments - Grooming, nail trims, and baths - Walks, exercise, and playtime - Flea, tick, and heartworm treatments Waglo reminds you at the right time so you can stay consistent and never miss a treatment or appointment. Stay organized with smart features - Set priorities so urgent tasks stand out - Add notes and tags to any reminder - Create recurring reminders for daily, weekly, or monthly tasks - Track completed and overdue tasks - Choose a default priority to speed up creating new reminders Works across all your devices Your data syncs automatically with iCloud, so your reminders and pet profiles are always up to date on every device. Perfect for multi-pet households Each pet gets their own profile with separate reminders. No mixing up who needs what — you always know which pet needs care and when. For every stage of your pet's life From playful puppies to senior pets, adjust reminders as your pet's needs change. Add new care tasks, update schedules, and keep everything current. Free to use All features are completely free. If you love Waglo, you can support development with an optional donation. Make every day easier for you and better for your pet with Waglo.

Screenshots

Countdown widget4 screens
Waglo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waglo at none against Countdown widget's 4. Countdown widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Waglo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, Waglo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown widget versus Waglo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown widgetWaglo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit VermaMarian Leontiev

Bugs and requests

Countdown widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Waglo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Countdown widget

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Pro.$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Countdown Pro.$8.99
  • Countdown Pro.$12.99
  • Countdown Pro.$19.99
None

Waglo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown widget free?
Countdown widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waglo free?
Waglo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown widget or Waglo have ads?
Neither Countdown widget nor Waglo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Waglo?
Countdown widget ships an update weekly, and Waglo every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Waglo on September 12, 2026.

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