Comparison

Mariko digital assistant vs Countdown Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mariko digital assistant

Features
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Create a visual daily schedule with what needs to be done, when, and by whom. - Organise, plan, and focus on what is important in life. Mariko was developed in Sweden by and for neurodivergent people, their loved ones and professionals to help make life work a little better. Mariko is a unique digital assistant that makes it easy to create a visual daily schedule with what needs to be done, when and by whom. The tool is a fantastic support for those affected by NPF, such as ADHD and autism, to organise, plan and prioritise what is important in life. Mariko is available as an app for mobile devices and on your computer via your web browser. Mariko 2.0 makes your everyday life easier, more structured and more independent. Whether you want to get better at organising and planning your day, collaborating with others on projects or supporting others, Mariko 2.0 is your digital assistant. Google Calendar sync Easily sync your Google Calendar and view your events directly in your daily schedule. This gives you a comprehensive overview of all your activities and makes it easier to organise and plan your day. Share your daily schedule Share your daily schedule with others, such as family members, friends or support persons. By using the sharing feature, you can easily collaborate on activities and get a shared overview of your plans. Master list One list to rule them all :) An overview of all your activities divided into the following areas: Overdue, Today, Tomorrow and Upcoming activities. Here you can easily organise, plan and prioritise your tasks to get better control over your everyday life. Private activities Quickly add activities that you can do at any time or want to plan later. These are only visible to you. This allows you to manage personal tasks separately if you have shared your daily schedule with others. Project With the project feature, you can create and manage both private and shared projects in Mariko. This facilitates collaboration and makes it easier to structure activities and goals within specific areas. Search and filter With the powerful search and filter feature, it's easy to find specific activities, areas or notes. Use free text search or various filters to quickly find what you want. SmartViews With SmartViews, you can create and save searches and filters as SmartViews. This allows you to quickly and easily find what you want, again and again. iPad App and landscape mode Optimised for larger screens and multitasking. Get a broader overview with landscape mode and an improved design. Web app The same powerful features as the mobile apps, now also available on the web. Manage your activities wherever you are, with a sleek and updated design. Mariko AI Your personal AI assistant, specialised in helping those affected by NPF, whether you have your own diagnosis, are a relative or encounter neurodivergent people in your work. Get help with planning, questions or just talk to someone. Mariko AI is available 24/7 in 50 different languages. Mariko complies with GDPR, and all data is stored within the EU in a secure data centre. For more detailed instructions and guides, visit: support.mariko.se Pricing and terms Try all features free for 30 days. After that, you can choose between two subscription plans: Mariko Free: - Visual daily schedule for organising, planning and prioritising daily activities - Private activities Mariko Pro: - Visual daily schedule for organising, planning and prioritising daily activities - Share daily schedule with view and edit permissions - Private activities - Private projects - Shared projects - Master list - Search and filter - SmartViews - Mariko AI assistant Mariko Team: - For employers and public authorities, we offer volume licences and customisations based on your needs and preferences. For prices, see https://mariko.se If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at https://mariko.se

About

Countdown Widget

This app helps you count down to important dates like birthdays, holidays, and trips with customizable widgets. It supports public holidays from 27 countries and allows you to share your countdowns.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets for countdowns
  • Import public holidays from 27 countries
  • Track days, weeks, months, or years
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
  • Shareable event cards
  • Customizable event ordering
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Till Then is a countdown app for everything you are looking forward to. Add birthdays, trips, holidays, anniversaries, or any date that matters, and see exactly how many days are left, right from your Home Screen. COMPLETELY REDESIGNED A whole new look from the ground up: simpler and more beautiful. Tap + and type "Vacation July 12", and the date is found for you. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN Follow the final stretch as a Live Activity. The last hours tick down on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you never have to open the app to know how close you are. WIDGET STUDIO Build your own widgets right in the app. Pick the countdowns, choose a style (a list, one countdown, a timeline, or the day, week, month and year) and see it in every size, from small to a whole page. Then pick it on your Home Screen. ON YOUR WRIST A full Apple Watch app, plus complications for your watch face. Pick any countdown and keep it in view all day. HOLIDAYS FROM 27 COUNTRIES Import public holidays with a single tap. Add them all at once or pick your favorites. Moving holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Midsummer are calculated years ahead, so they always land on the right day. Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO TRACK Track days, weeks, months, or years until any date. Add one-time events or annual repeating events, or count up from a date that has already passed. Give a countdown an exact time of day and watch it tick down in hours, then in minutes. Reorder your list exactly how you want, or let the app sort automatically by what is coming up next. MAKE IT YOURS Give any countdown a photo of its own. It fills the featured card, your widget and the card you share. Repeat a countdown in the same week every year, and type "Trip July 12" to have the date suggested for you. JUST ASK "What's next in Till Then?" or "How long until my birthday?" Siri answers on the spot. Your countdowns turn up in Spotlight too, with the time remaining right there in the result. BRING YOUR DATES WITH YOU Import events from your calendar, and send any moment back to it with a reminder. Your countdowns stay on your device and syncs privately through iCloud. No account, no tracking. SHARE THE EXCITEMENT Long-press any event to share a Story-format card, or send a live link that keeps counting down for whoever opens it. Perfect for letting friends know how many days until your birthday, wedding, or next big adventure. MADE TO FEEL AT HOME A polished dark mode, eight signature gradient styles, 180 symbols to pick from, and 13 languages. FREE FOR 7 DAYS Try everything free for a week. After that, a single purchase unlocks Till Then for good. No subscription, and nothing is charged automatically. Already bought Till Then? Everything stays yours.

Screenshots

Mariko digital assistant4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mariko digital assistant at none against Countdown Widget's 2. Mariko digital assistant also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mariko digital assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mariko digital assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Mariko digital assistant versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMariko digital assistantCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size87 MB15 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCivic InnovationDavid Svensson

In-app purchases

None

Mariko digital assistant

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown Widget

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Unlock Till Then$3.99

Questions

Is Mariko digital assistant free?
Mariko digital assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mariko digital assistant or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Mariko digital assistant nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mariko digital assistant or Countdown Widget?
Mariko digital assistant ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget weekly. Most recently, Mariko digital assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 25, 2026.

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