# Duet vs Countdown Days & Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Days & Widget at 4.8 against Duet's 4.0. Countdown Days & Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 69%). Duet's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Countdown Days & Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown Days & Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Duet's written reviews are positive against 98% of Countdown Days & Widget's.

Duet ships an update weekly, Countdown Days & Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duet | Countdown Days & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-shared-couples-calendar/id6503354460/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-and-widget/id6746815901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **98.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSE JU LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749076563) | [TEM APP LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816207264) |

## What reviewers say

### Duet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-shared-couples-calendar/id6503354460)

This app helps couples stay organized and connected by offering a shared calendar, anniversary tracking, and a collaborative wish list. It focuses on practical tools for coordination rather than gamified romance prompts.

**Highlights:** Shared calendar for couples, Anniversary and date tracking, Collaborative wish list, Event planning for two, Relationship organization tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duet Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Duet Plus (Quarterly) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Duet Plus (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |


### Countdown Days & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-and-widget/id6746815901)

Easily track important dates and personal progress with customizable timers. Create countdowns for birthdays, vacations, challenges, and more. View your progress with home and lock screen widgets, and receive smart reminders.

**Highlights:** Customizable event categories, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Smart event reminders, Cross-device synchronization, Track 'to' and 'since' events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium – Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium – Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for remembering important dates
- 🔔 Reliable notification system
- 💫 Clean and simple design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duet free?

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

### Is Countdown Days & Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duet or Countdown Days & Widget?

Countdown Days & Widget is rated higher. Duet averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Countdown Days & Widget averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Duet or Countdown Days & Widget have ads?

Duet shows ads; Countdown Days & Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duet or Countdown Days & Widget?

Duet ships an update weekly, and Countdown Days & Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Duet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Days & Widget on August 27, 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.*