# Countsy vs Countdown Widget

Countsy and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Countsy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's. Countsy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (116 vs 38). Countdown Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countsy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countsy against 4.7 for Countdown Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Countsy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's.

Countsy ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countsy | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countsy-countdown-widget/id6505040413/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Aydemir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700033488) | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) |

## What reviewers say

### Countsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countsy-countdown-widget/id6505040413)

Visually track important upcoming events with customizable widgets for your Home and Lock Screens. Get real-time updates and share your countdowns with others. Manage multiple events and receive smart notifications.

**Highlights:** Home and Lock Screen widgets, Real-time updates, Customizable themes and fonts, Shareable countdowns, Multiple countdown tracking, Smart notifications, Cloud backup and sync

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal but effective
- 👍 Handy widget
- 👍 Clean layout and fonts
- 👍 Easy setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ridiculous pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating

**Requested features**

- Widget update accuracy


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countsy free?

Countsy 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, Countsy or Countdown Widget?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countsy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Countsy or Countdown Widget have ads?

Countsy shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.

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

Countsy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Countsy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 10, 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.*