# Ticker Factory Widget vs Countdown

Ticker Factory Widget and Countdown both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 29% of Ticker Factory Widget's. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 32). Ticker Factory Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ticker Factory Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ticker Factory Widget against 4.7 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Ticker Factory Widget's written reviews are positive against 82% of Countdown's.

Ticker Factory Widget ships an update every 10 months, Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ticker Factory Widget | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticker-factory-widget/id303110110/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamtris Web Services Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/292760734) | [keinois OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597616328) |

## What reviewers say

### Ticker Factory Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticker-factory-widget/id303110110)

Visualize countdowns and progress towards your goals with customizable widgets. Track events, personal milestones, and habits with hundreds of graphical elements. Share your progress on your home screen or across the web.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Progress tracking, Customizable widgets, Hundreds of graphical elements, Home screen display, Sharing capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pretty-progress/id1597616326)

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Count up and down timers, Recurrent event tracking, Calendar and Reminders synchronization, Customizable designs and templates, iCloud synchronization, Notifications for key dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pretty Progress PRO (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy and useful app
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking goals and projects
- 💡 Great customization options
- 👍 Sleek and visually appealing design
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
- 🔒 Restricted customization options without paying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Widgets not updating in real-time as expected
- Countdown data resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to track non-time-based progress
- Improved recurring event management
- Notification/alarm feature when countdown ends
- Wider range of color and font options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ticker Factory Widget free?

Ticker Factory Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ticker Factory Widget or Countdown?

Ticker Factory Widget is rated higher. Ticker Factory Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Ticker Factory Widget or Countdown have ads?

Neither Ticker Factory Widget nor Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ticker Factory Widget or Countdown?

Ticker Factory Widget ships an update every 10 months, and Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, Ticker Factory Widget was updated on August 25, 2026 and Countdown on September 28, 2026.

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