# Countdown Widgets vs Notebook

Countdown Widgets and Notebook both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Countdown Widgets's written reviews are positive against 33% of Notebook's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown Widgets against 4.7 for Notebook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Countdown Widgets's written reviews are positive against 33% of Notebook's.

Countdown Widgets ships an update every 6 weeks, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widgets | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-moments/id6459147818/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祎 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700568102) | [HabbitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701559105) |

## What reviewers say

### 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) | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868)

This app transforms spoken words into text, allows for quick note-taking, and offers robust to-do list management. Organize your thoughts with customizable, colorful notebooks and enhance them with markdown formatting. Capture every idea without limits in a secure and private environment.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text conversion, Quick note creation, To-Do list management, Customizable notebooks, Color-coded organization, Markdown formatting, Unlimited notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widgets free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

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

Notebook is rated higher. Countdown Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widgets or Notebook have ads?

Neither Countdown Widgets nor Notebook shows ads.

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

Countdown Widgets ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown Widgets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notebook on October 25, 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.*