# Stylus vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 4.0 against Stylus's 3.0. Countdown Widget also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Stylus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stylus sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Stylus ships an update every 11 days, Countdown Widget every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stylus | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylus-daily-task-planner/id6503322144/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-events/id6748829624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Owen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682711663) | [Craig Osborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653804952) |

## What reviewers say

### Stylus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylus-daily-task-planner/id6503322144)

This task manager helps you focus on today's priorities without overwhelming features. It encourages a daily review of tasks, allowing you to decide what still matters, and supports rapid capture of new ideas.

**Highlights:** Daily task review and prioritization, Focus on one task at a time, Rapid task capture, Control Centre and Live Activities integration, Widgets for at-a-glance progress, Siri and Shortcuts support, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stylus Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Stylus Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Stylus Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Stylus Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Stylus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Stylus Lifetime - Family | $89.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-events/id6748829624)

Easily create and track important dates like birthdays and deadlines. Organize events in a timeline with filters for upcoming, past, and all items. Personalize events with icons and receive optional reminders.

**Highlights:** Create and edit countdown events, Personalize events with icons, Optional local reminders, Home screen widgets, Customizable widget styles and colors, Upcoming, Past, and All filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stylus free?

Stylus 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, Stylus or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Stylus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Stylus or Countdown Widget have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; Stylus does not.

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

Stylus ships an update every 11 days, and Countdown Widget every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stylus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 2, 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.*