Comparison

Simply vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

Simply

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Simply a free app. No ads, no in-app purchases, no paid features! Keep track of important events in your life with an easy and simple interface. - Add unlimited events - Customize the look and time of your events - Add Home Screen widgets to easily view your events - Dark mode automatically turns on based on your system settings - Many color themes to choose from

About

Countdown Widget

Easily track important life events with beautiful widgets. Count down to upcoming occasions or count up from past milestones. Personalize your trackers with photos and share them with others.

Highlights
  • Countdown and count up tracking
  • Shareable countdowns
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch widgets
  • Personalized themes with photos
Features
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Count down or count up with Countio — the easiest way to track life’s big moments!  Share your countdowns and stay on track with beautiful widgets. Track every moment with Countio!  Whether you're counting the days since a special memory or counting down to an upcoming event, Countio makes it easy and beautiful. Key Features: • Countdown & Count Up Track upcoming events or milestones you've already reached. • Share Easily Share your countdown and others will see exactly the same thing — no setup needed. • Widgets for Every Screen Add countdowns to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch for instant updates. • Personalized Themes:  Customize your countdown with personal photos for a unique look. Perfect for tracking: • Birthdays & anniversaries • Vacations & holidays • Relationships & love milestones • Retirement & big life goals Start counting today with Countio!

Screenshots

Simply4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget at daily against Simply's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply ships an update every 8 months, Countdown Widget daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simply versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax GoodingPanittha Suwannajang

In-app purchases

None

Simply

No in-app purchases

None

Countdown Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply free?
Simply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Simply nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply or Countdown Widget?
Simply ships an update every 8 months, and Countdown Widget daily. Most recently, Simply was updated on October 30, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 23, 2026.

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