Countdown widget vs ExecConnect by 3Four
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ExecConnect by 3Four
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ExecConnect Connection without complexity. As companies grow, leadership communication gets harder. Emails go unread, frontline employees are disconnected, and important moments are missed. ExecConnect makes it simple for executives to communicate with every employee instantly — without another app, login, or training. By connecting directly to your HR platform, leaders can send timely, personal messages that reach employees on the devices they already use. Whether it's welcoming a new hire, recognizing a work anniversary, or sharing an important update, ExecConnect helps leaders stay visible, personal, and connected as their organization scales. Key Features - HR-integrated messaging Connects directly to your HR platform to power communication with live employee data. - Send messages in seconds Broadcast personal video, voice, or text messages from executives to the entire organization. - Recognize milestones automatically Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with timely leadership messages. - No downloads or training required Employees receive messages on the devices they already use. - Time-zone smart delivery Schedule messages to arrive at the right time for every employee, wherever they are. Leadership communication that scales with your company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExecConnect by 3Four at none against Countdown widget's 4. Countdown widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Countdown widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ExecConnect by 3Four asks for nothing beyond the download.
Countdown widget ships an update weekly, ExecConnect by 3Four every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown widget | ExecConnect by 3Four |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Amit Verma | Fieldspark LLC |
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
ExecConnect by 3Four
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Countdown widget
- Countdown Pro.$9.991 Year
- Countdown Pro.2 variants$8.99
- Countdown Pro.$12.99
ExecConnect by 3Four
No in-app purchases
Questions
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