# Countdown widget vs Forge90

The clearest difference is rating: Forge90 at 5.0 against Countdown widget's 4.5. Forge90 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Countdown widget's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Forge90 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forge90 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Countdown widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forge90's.

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, Forge90 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown widget | Forge90 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id1568911092/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge90/id6762325535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Oriol Pombo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893824810) |

## 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 (3)**

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


### Forge90

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge90/id6762325535)

This app focuses on building one habit at a time for 90 days. It provides daily check-ins, streak tracking, and smart reminders to help users stay consistent and achieve their goals without feeling overwhelmed.

**Highlights:** 90-day habit challenge, One-habit focus, Daily check-ins, Streak tracker, Smart reminders, Visual 90-day grid, Clean, minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown widget free?

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

### Is Forge90 free?

Forge90 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown widget or Forge90?

Forge90 is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Forge90 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown widget or Forge90 have ads?

Neither Countdown widget nor Forge90 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or Forge90?

Countdown widget ships an update weekly, and Forge90 every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on October 20, 2026 and Forge90 on October 1, 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.*