# pinkYgadget vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pinkYgadget at 100% against Countdown Widget Timer's 43%. pinkYgadget also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). Countdown Widget Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (484 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pinkYgadget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pinkYgadget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 484 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of pinkYgadget's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

pinkYgadget ships an update every 11 months, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pinkYgadget | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkygadget/id1578889753/reviews)** | [4.6 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rustam Nasredinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535206386) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## What reviewers say

### pinkYgadget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinkygadget/id1578889753)

This utility app allows you to set timers up to 24 hours with a stylish and cute interface. Customize alert sounds and utilize background operation with notification alerts. Pause and restart your timers with ease.

**Highlights:** 24-hour timer setup, Stylish and cute design, Customizable alert sounds, Background operation, Pause and restart functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic: All Bugs Qty - 1 months | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic: All Bugs - 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| Basic: All Bugs Qty - 6 months | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Basic: All Bugs - 6 months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Basic: All Bugs Qty - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 bugs | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 bugs | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 bugs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium+: AllAccess - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pinkYgadget free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pinkYgadget or Countdown Widget Timer?

pinkYgadget is rated higher. pinkYgadget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 484 ratings.

### Do pinkYgadget or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Both pinkYgadget and Countdown Widget Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, pinkYgadget or Countdown Widget Timer?

pinkYgadget ships an update every 11 months, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, pinkYgadget was updated on September 27, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on October 12, 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.*