Comparison

Countdown Widget | Day Counter vs Block Reels Shorts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget | Day Counter

Easily track important dates with customizable widgets. Create countdowns for future events or count up from past milestones. Never miss a special moment again with this free, ad-free time tracking app.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Count up timers
  • Unlimited countdowns
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Advanced appearance customization
  • Event notifications
  • Pre-made countdown gallery
Features
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Countdown Widget is completely free, has no ads, universal, and super easy to use app for tracking time until and since important events in your life. Whether it's a birthday, vacation, sporting event, wedding, or anniversary, Countdown Widget helps you create countdowns or timers for any event. The app offers a wide range of ready-to-use widgets and customizable options to create a unique countdown just for you. Install it, and you'll never miss an important moment again! Key Features: • Widget Keep your countdowns always at hand on the home screen or lock screen. • Count Up Track the time that has passed since significant events. • Unlimited Countdowns Create an unlimited number of countdowns and timers. • Transparent and Blurred Backgrounds Set the transparency or blur of the widget background to make your home screen more stylish and unique. • Advanced Customization Customize the appearance of your countdowns with styles, fonts, text and background colors, custom background images, and more. • Notifications Set notifications for the moment of the event or an hour, day, or week before the event. • Gallery A wide selection of ready-made countdowns and timers with beautiful and diverse styles and background images. Privacy Policy - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lfphmy5xj86svrztl6mxm/countdown_privacy.pdf?rlkey=i0vebii3yabkw8afg0hdyvkwu&e=1&st=7zbzoa28&dl=0 Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Block Reels Shorts

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking addictive short-form video content on major social media platforms. It offers various blocking modes and detailed usage analytics to promote healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Block short-form videos on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat
  • Built-in browser with automatic content filtering
  • Three blocking modes: Block All, Day Limit, Break Mode
  • Track short video usage with detailed analytics
  • Customizable controls for platforms and time limits
  • Ad-free experience with premium subscription
Features
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Block Reels and Shorts. Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your screen time. Tired of endlessly scrolling through short videos? Caught in the loop of Reels, Shorts, and TikTok? StopScroll is the shorts blocker that puts you back in control. Break free from mindless scrolling and take charge of your digital habits by blocking short-form video content across every major platform. HOW IT WORKS StopScroll opens social media platforms in a built-in browser that automatically filters out short-form video content. Shorts tabs, Reels feeds, and TikTok videos are hidden before you ever see them — so you can browse the content you actually care about without falling into the doomscrolling trap. BLOCK SHORTS AND REELS Put yourself in command. StopScroll lets you block Shorts, Reels, and TikTok content with just a few taps. Choose which platforms to block — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Snapchat — and browse without distractions. No more "just one more video." STOP THE SHORTS ADDICTION Short videos are engineered to keep you scrolling. StopScroll breaks the cycle by removing them entirely. Whether you are struggling with a Shorts addiction, a Reels habit, or spending hours on TikTok, this app helps you regain focus on what truly matters. THREE POWERFUL BLOCKING MODES Block All: Completely remove all short-form video content from every enabled platform. The strongest protection against doomscrolling. Day Limit: Set a daily time limit for short video viewing. Once your limit is reached, blocking activates automatically. A balanced approach for users who want some control without going cold turkey. Break Mode: Temporarily pause blocking when you genuinely need a break. Premium users can set custom break durations and get right back on track. TRACK YOUR SHORT VIDEO USAGE See exactly how much time you spend on Reels, Shorts, and TikTok. StopScroll provides detailed analytics broken down by platform and day, so you can monitor your habits and measure your progress over time. ADVANCED FILTERS Choose exactly which platforms to block. Enable or disable blocking for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat individually. Your preferences are saved and applied automatically every time you open the app. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS Tailor StopScroll to fit your needs. Set specific daily time limits with hour and minute precision. Configure break durations. Toggle individual platforms on or off. Every setting is designed to give you a personalized and effective strategy to combat short video addiction. PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL WELL-BEING Promote healthy screen time habits by removing the most addictive content from your social media experience. StopScroll helps you use your device with intention — not compulsion. Block Reels. Block Shorts. Stop doomscrolling. Start living. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock Break Mode with custom durations, advanced per-app filters, and an ad-free experience. Choose from flexible monthly or yearly plans with a free trial to get started. Download StopScroll now and reclaim your time from the grip of Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown Widget | Day Counter4 screens
Block Reels Shorts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget | Day Counter at 4.3 against Block Reels Shorts's 3.7. Countdown Widget | Day Counter also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (211 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget | Day Counter sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Block Reels Shorts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Widget | Day Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget | Day Counter has 211 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Countdown Widget | Day Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Block Reels Shorts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget | Day Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, Block Reels Shorts every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Widget | Day Counter versus Block Reels Shorts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Widget | Day CounterBlock Reels Shorts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (211 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniia LudinovaMoumen Hamada

Customer experience

Countdown Widget | Day Counter

All ratings196 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%

Block Reels Shorts

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Countdown Widget | Day Counter

Subscriptions6
  • One Week Premium$1.997 Days
  • One Week Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$3.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • One Year Premium$5.991 Year
  • One Year Premium$9.991 Year
  • One Year Premium$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation Cookie$0.99
  • Donation Coffee$1.99
  • Donation Burrito$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Lifetime Premium Access$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$12.99
2 purchases

Block Reels Shorts

Subscriptions2
  • StopScroll Premium$7.991 Month
  • StopScroll Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown Widget | Day Counter free?
Countdown Widget | Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Reels Shorts free?
Block Reels Shorts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget | Day Counter or Block Reels Shorts?
Countdown Widget | Day Counter is rated higher. Countdown Widget | Day Counter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Block Reels Shorts averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Countdown Widget | Day Counter or Block Reels Shorts have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget | Day Counter nor Block Reels Shorts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget | Day Counter or Block Reels Shorts?
Countdown Widget | Day Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Block Reels Shorts every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Widget | Day Counter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Block Reels Shorts on October 25, 2026.

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