# Reminder & Countdown vs Widget Studio  ‎

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reminder & Countdown at none against Widget Studio  ‎'s 2. Reminder & Countdown also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 147) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Widget Studio  ‎'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Studio  ‎ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Reminder & Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reminder & Countdown against 4.6 for Widget Studio  ‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder & Countdown has 17K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Reminder & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Widget Studio  ‎'s.

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Widget Studio  ‎ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder & Countdown | Widget Studio  ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews)** | [4.6 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio/id1560207403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminder & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365)

Never miss an important event with this app. Set up custom reminders for everything from birthdays to holidays, with real-time countdowns and configurable alerts. Personalize your events with unique icons, backgrounds, and fonts, and easily share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdowns, Customizable alerts, Event personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts), Import birthdays and calendar events, Event sharing via multiple platforms, Multiple reminder options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and convenient
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing important dates
- 👍 Useful for medical and appointment reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with reminders not working as expected
- 🐛 Reminders sometimes persist even after being deleted
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not clearing after being deleted
- Countdown timers not always accurate
- Notification issues after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow snooze and nag functions for reminders
- Integrate with calendar apps for better sync
- Add ability to filter reminders by work/school days
- Provide more customization options for backgrounds and icons
- Enable sharing of countdowns with friends and family


### Widget Studio  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio/id1560207403)

Create personalized iPhone Home Screen widgets with custom elements, fonts, colors, and photos. Add clocks, calendars, weather forecasts, and countdowns to your device. Choose from templates or design your own unique widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget elements, Font and color selection, Weather forecast display, Countdown timers, Analog/digital clocks, Calendar view, Photo customization and slideshows, Over 80 preset templates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminder & Countdown free?

Reminder & Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Widget Studio  ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reminder & Countdown or Widget Studio  ‎?

Reminder & Countdown is rated higher. Reminder & Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Widget Studio  ‎ averages 4.6 from 147 ratings.

### Do Reminder & Countdown or Widget Studio  ‎ have ads?

Reminder & Countdown shows ads; Widget Studio  ‎ does not.

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

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Widget Studio  ‎ every 10 months. Most recently, Reminder & Countdown was updated on November 9, 2026 and Widget Studio  ‎ on November 3, 2026.

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