# Almost Time vs Countdown Calendar & Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Almost Time at 100% against Countdown Calendar & Widgets's 0%. Almost Time also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Countdown Calendar & Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Almost Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Calendar & Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Almost Time holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Almost Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Calendar & Widgets's.

Almost Time ships an update monthly, Countdown Calendar & Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Almost Time | Countdown Calendar & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-time-event-countdowns/id1569126187/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-calendar-and-widgets/id6739428834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rx Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544416501) | [LUKA FILAJDIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785222972) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Countdown Calendar & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-calendar-and-widgets/id6739428834)

Track upcoming events and measure time since past milestones with customizable countdowns. Personalize timers with colors and emojis, and sync with your calendar. Display your countdowns on home and lock screens with beautiful widgets.

**Highlights:** Count up or down for events, Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Calendar sync, Personalization with emojis and colors, Repeat event options, Grid and list views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Almost Time free?

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

### Is Countdown Calendar & Widgets free?

Countdown Calendar & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Almost Time or Countdown Calendar & Widgets?

Almost Time is rated higher. Almost Time averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Calendar & Widgets averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Almost Time or Countdown Calendar & Widgets have ads?

Neither Almost Time nor Countdown Calendar & Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Almost Time or Countdown Calendar & Widgets?

Almost Time ships an update monthly, and Countdown Calendar & Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, Almost Time was updated on June 7, 2026 and Countdown Calendar & Widgets on June 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.*