# Countdown  ‎ vs Quotes Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Quotes Widget at 5.0 against Countdown  ‎'s 3.8. Quotes Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Quotes Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quotes Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Quotes Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Quotes Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quotes-widget/id1536629297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Branko Krstic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503915530) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


### Quotes Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quotes-widget/id1536629297)

Access over 100,000 famous quotes across more than 100 categories directly within the app or via customizable home screen widgets. Find motivation, inspiration, or support during difficult times with a variety of themes and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Widget editor, Customizable themes, Flexible categories, Liking and sharing quotes, Over 100,000 quotes, 100+ quote categories

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Quotes Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown  ‎ or Quotes Widget?

Quotes Widget is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Quotes Widget averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown  ‎ or Quotes Widget have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Quotes Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown  ‎ or Quotes Widget?

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Quotes Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Quotes Widget on October 29, 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.*