# Little Memory vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget at every 4 days against Little Memory's every 4 weeks. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Little Memory's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Memory sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Memory has 77 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Little Memory's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Little Memory ships an update every 4 weeks, Countdown Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Memory | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-memory-one-line-a-day/id514233379/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nerd Tower](https://appshunter.io/developer/322079095) | [锋 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863829052) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-memory-one-line-a-day/id514233379)

This app encourages daily reflection by prompting users to write one sentence a day. It saves these entries and sends them back to you in the future for reflection, helping you notice patterns and gain self-awareness. Premium features offer enhanced storage, search, and security.

**Highlights:** Daily one-sentence journaling, Future memory recall (1 week, 1 month, 1 year), Daily reminders, Photo uploads, Favorite memories, Streak tracking, Insights and emotion graphing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| little memory: premium annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kind tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Simple and minimalist design
- 📝 Easy quick journaling without pressure
- 🎯 Perfect for busy people
- 🔄 Great memory recall features (1 week, 1 month, 1 year ago)
- 📊 Insightful mood and word analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($10.99 for 6 months)
- 📸 Limited free photo credits (only 5-6 free)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with server storage and data sharing
- ❌ Cannot edit or delete memories
- ⏮️ Cannot add entries for past days (only yesterday)

**Reported bugs**

- Login required error despite being logged in
- Cannot add memories on iOS 11 and later
- Keyboard size issues on iPhone 6 Plus
- Memory recall not showing 1 month/3 month entries
- Glitchy behavior (intermittent)

**Requested features**

- Dark mode/grey mode option
- Offline mode for areas without connectivity
- Ability to upload 4 photos instead of 1
- Calendar feature on mobile app (available on web)
- Edit and delete memory functionality


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-daytrove/id6800391807)

Track important dates and countdowns with customizable themes and widgets. Get timely reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant events. Organize your days into personalized books and utilize lunar calendar support.

**Highlights:** Countdown and anniversary tracking, Customizable themes and palettes, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Lunar calendar support, Regional holiday rules, Day books for organization, Privacy-focused local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytrove Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Daytrove Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Daytrove Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Memory free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Little Memory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Little Memory nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Little Memory ships an update every 4 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Little Memory was updated on November 10, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 31, 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.*