Comparison

Count on Me vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
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Count on Me

Features
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Create Counters about anything with Count on Me. -Customize the values of your counters -Use colors to find them easily -Enable tactile feedback -Use Live Activities and Dynamic Island to see their values at a glance -Sync across devices with iCloud

About

Countdown Widget

Features
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Countdown Widget - PeekDay Your most anticipated moments, beautifully counted. Life is full of moments worth waiting for. PeekDay transforms the wait into something magical—elegant countdowns that live on your home screen, keeping every special day within sight. Count Down to What Matters Whether it's a dream vacation, wedding day, graduation ceremony, holiday getaway, concert night, or new baby arrival—PeekDay helps you celebrate the build-up to life's biggest moments. Perfect for: -Birthdays & anniversaries -Vacations & trips -Graduations & exams -Holidays & celebrations -Weddings & engagements -Parties & special events Beautiful Widgets, Your Way Add stunning countdown widgets directly to your home screen and lock screen. Choose from elegant designs that match your style—minimal, colorful, or classic. Your countdowns update automatically, so the excitement is always visible. Widget Features: Multiple sizes & styles Live updates Custom backgrounds Event photos Progress visualization Simple & Powerful PeekDay is designed to be effortless. Create a countdown in seconds, customize it to perfection, and let it shine on your screen. No complicated setup—just pure anticipation, beautifully displayed. One-tap countdown creation iCloud sync across devices Why You'll Love It Makes waiting for vacation actually fun! The widget on my home screen keeps me excited every day.

Screenshots

Count on Me4 screens
Countdown Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Widget at none against Count on Me's 3. Count on Me's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Count on Me sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count on Me ships an update monthly, Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Count on Me versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount on MeCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian DeisterAhmed Abdullah

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Count on Me

One-time3
  • One coffee$0.99
  • Two coffees$1.99
  • Five coffees$3.99
None

Countdown Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count on Me free?
Count on Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Count on Me or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Count on Me nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Count on Me or Countdown Widget?
Count on Me ships an update monthly, and Countdown Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Count on Me was updated on October 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 25, 2026.

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