# RUBY vs Countdown Widget Calendar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RUBY at none against Countdown Widget Calendar's 5. RUBY also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countdown Widget Calendar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Calendar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RUBY asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUBY ships an update every 9 months, Countdown Widget Calendar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUBY | Countdown Widget Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-calendar/id1658453591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **92** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glassmoon Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574691870) | [Xiamen Fengzhibo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658441372) |

## What reviewers say

### RUBY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruby-embrace-your-inner-coach/id1574691868)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-calendar/id1658453591)

Track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Organize events into categories, set recurring timers, and receive timely reminders. View your countdowns on your home screen, lock screen, or Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Repeating countdowns, Multiple event categories, Event reminders, Unlimited countdown creation, Create from calendar/reminders, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support, Home screen widgets, iCloud Sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dayly AI Countdown Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| countdown vip yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Dayly AI Countdown Pro Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime_VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUBY free?

RUBY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget Calendar free?

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

### Do RUBY or Countdown Widget Calendar have ads?

Countdown Widget Calendar shows ads; RUBY does not.

### Which is updated more often, RUBY or Countdown Widget Calendar?

RUBY ships an update every 9 months, and Countdown Widget Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, RUBY was updated on October 8, 2026 and Countdown Widget Calendar on October 13, 2026.

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