Comparison

Countdown Widget vs AO3 Margin Notes

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget

Easily track important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations with customizable countdowns. View events on your home screen, lock screen, and Apple Watch. Receive timely reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

Highlights
  • Unlimited personalized countdowns
  • Home screen widgets
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Customizable notifications
  • Apple Watch app
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Countdown Widget is the easiest way to track the days until your most important dates. Whether you are counting down to a birthday, anniversary, vacation, graduation, or any special event, this day counter keeps you organized and excited for what is coming next. From personal milestones to work deadlines, Countdown Widget helps you see exactly how many days are left until every event that matters. You can also count up to see the days since a past event, making it perfect as a day counter and event tracker all in one. Key Features: - Personalized Countdown Events: Create unlimited countdowns, each with custom names, dates, and unique icons. Organize your events with Tags to keep everything tidy. - Home Screen Widgets: Add beautiful countdown widgets directly to your Home Screen so your upcoming events are always visible at a glance, without opening the app. - Live Activities: Keep your countdown running in real time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Perfect for tracking events as they approach, second by second. - Notifications and Reminders: Set alerts to notify you when an event is getting close, so you never miss a birthday, anniversary, or important deadline. - Flexible Display Options: Choose from multiple views and formats to see your countdowns the way you prefer, making it easier than ever to stay organized. - Apple Watch App: View your countdowns right from your wrist. The Apple Watch companion includes widgets and complications so your most important dates are always within reach. - iCloud Sync: Keep your countdowns perfectly synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No matter which device you use, your events are always up to date. - Intuitive and Elegant Design: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly interface that makes managing your countdowns simple and enjoyable. - Privacy First: Your privacy matters. Countdown Widget does not collect your personal information or track you in any way. Counting down to your special events should be fun, not a reason to worry about data privacy. Download Countdown Widget today and start counting down to every moment that matters. The free version of Countdown Widget allows you to create one countdown. Upgrade to Countdown Widget Pro to unlock unlimited countdowns and access every feature the app has to offer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://countdown-widget.app/privacy/

About

AO3 Margin Notes

Features
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AO3 Margin Notes is a private reading tool for Archive of Our Own. Highlight passages while reading, save your reactions as margin notes, and compile them into a single AO3 comment when you are finished. Notes remain stored on your device until you clear them. The extension also includes an optional reminder for kudos near the end of a completed work. AO3 Margin Notes is an independent browser extension and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Organization for Transformative Works or Archive of Our Own. It was created for the All For The Game fandom but all are welcome to use it.

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
AO3 Margin Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AO3 Margin Notes at none against Countdown Widget's 1. AO3 Margin Notes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AO3 Margin Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, AO3 Margin Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Widget versus AO3 Margin Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetAO3 Margin Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimone MontaltoAna Morales Benitez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown Widget

One-time1
  • Countdown Widget Pro$5.99
None

AO3 Margin Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AO3 Margin Notes free?
AO3 Margin Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown Widget or AO3 Margin Notes have ads?
Neither Countdown Widget nor AO3 Margin Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or AO3 Margin Notes?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and AO3 Margin Notes every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 14, 2026 and AO3 Margin Notes on November 10, 2026.

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