# Countie vs Countdown Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widgets at 4.5 against Countie's 4.0. Countdown Widgets also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 4). Countie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widgets has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countie ships an update every 7 months, Countdown Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countie | Countdown Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countie/id6444747504/reviews) | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hector Carrion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492837096) | [祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700568102) |

## What reviewers say

### Countie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countie/id6444747504)

This utility app provides simple lock screen widgets for tracking future events with countdowns and past events with count-ups. It offers various widget styles, dark mode, and iCloud syncing across devices. The app is private and requires no internet connection.

**Highlights:** Lock screen countdowns, Lock screen count-ups, Progress bar visualization, Multiple widget styles, iCloud syncing, Dark mode support, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818)

Easily track important life events and goals with customizable countdown and count-up timers displayed on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Personalize with your own photos and colors for a beautiful, glanceable reminder of what matters most.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown and count-up timers, Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Personalized backgrounds (photos/colors), Auto-repeat for recurring events, Life event planner, Goal and habit tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moments Pro (1 Week) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Moments Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Moments Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countie free?

Countie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countie or Countdown Widgets?

Countdown Widgets is rated higher. Countie averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Countdown Widgets averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Countie or Countdown Widgets have ads?

Neither Countie nor Countdown Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countie or Countdown Widgets?

Countie ships an update every 7 months, and Countdown Widgets monthly. Most recently, Countie was updated on September 11, 2026 and Countdown Widgets on August 19, 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.*