# Memory vs Countdown Widget & Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Memory at 5.0 against Countdown Widget & Countdown's 4.5. Memory also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Countdown Widget & Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Countdown has 290 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 67% of Countdown Widget & Countdown's.

Memory ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memory | Countdown Widget & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-event-countdown/id1615097227/reviews)** | [4.5 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qing Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570711102) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-event-countdown/id1615097227)

Easily track important dates and count down to special occasions like anniversaries, vacations, and holidays. Never miss a significant day again with this intuitive event reminder and day counter.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Widgets for countdown and calendar, Customizable event icons, Add notes to events, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memory Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you create and manage countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and more. Organize events, set reminders, and customize your experience with aesthetic backgrounds and stylish widgets.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns and count-ups, Organize events into categories, Set repeating events (yearly, monthly, weekly), Multiple customizable reminders per event, Aesthetic event background pictures, Stylish home and lock screen widgets, Share countdown templates

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Countdown Yeary Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| One Year VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription - original | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memory free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Memory or Countdown Widget & Countdown?

Memory is rated higher. Memory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Countdown averages 4.5 from 290 ratings.

### Do Memory or Countdown Widget & Countdown have ads?

Memory shows ads; Countdown Widget & Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Memory or Countdown Widget & Countdown?

Memory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Memory was updated on September 19, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Countdown 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.*