# Upwards vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget at 100% against Upwards's 50%. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Upwards's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upwards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Upwards's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

Upwards ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upwards | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwards-back-to-top-button/id6479694748/reviews) | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-countful/id6504784186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ritinkar Pramanik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603279885) | [Khuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593197909) |

## What reviewers say

### Upwards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upwards-back-to-top-button/id6479694748)

Enhance your browsing experience by adding a "Back to Top" button to any webpage. This tool remembers your scroll position and allows you to return to specific points with ease. It also features "Pitstops" to bookmark locations for later access.

**Highlights:** Add 'Back to Top' button, Remember scroll position, Set page checkpoints ('Pitstops'), Return to bookmarked locations, Customizable button functionality

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-countful/id6504784186)

Easily create and track countdowns for all your important events with customizable reminders and widgets. Organize events with tags and personalize them with unique designs to stay on top of your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns (days, hours, minutes), Repeat event tracking, Home screen widgets, Customizable event cards, Customizable reminders, Tag filtering for organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Discount lifetime access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upwards free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Upwards or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Upwards averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Upwards or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Upwards nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upwards or Countdown Widget?

Upwards ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Upwards was updated on September 17, 2026 and Countdown Widget on June 3, 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.*