# TypeGo vs Countdown Widget Event Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget Event Timer at none against TypeGo's 3. Countdown Widget Event Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). TypeGo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TypeGo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Countdown Widget Event Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

TypeGo ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget Event Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeGo | Countdown Widget Event Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TECH GO DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708057667) | [Jannik Obenhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590139703) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typego/id6471519380)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Countdown Widget Event Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-event-timer/id6670298871)

This app helps you track important dates and milestones with customizable countdowns and reminders. Monitor events directly on your home and lock screens with widgets, and keep your schedule organized by proximity.

**Highlights:** Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable themes and colors, Count up and down functionality, Cross-device syncing, Event sorting by proximity, Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeGo free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Event Timer free?

Countdown Widget Event Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TypeGo or Countdown Widget Event Timer have ads?

TypeGo shows ads; Countdown Widget Event Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, TypeGo or Countdown Widget Event Timer?

TypeGo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget Event Timer every 4 months. Most recently, TypeGo was updated on June 2, 2026 and Countdown Widget Event Timer on June 1, 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.*