# Countdown：Widget & Day Counter vs Almost

The clearest difference is rating: Almost at 5.0 against Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's 4.2. Countdown：Widget & Day Counter's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown：Widget & Day Counter sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Almost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Almost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown：Widget & Day Counter has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Almost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown：Widget & Day Counter | Almost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-countdown-and-day-widget/id6760205597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fangzhou Interactive Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762463858) | [LPAIM TECH LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796169144) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown：Widget & Day Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownwidget-and-day-counter/id6670149145)

Easily track important dates and manage tasks with customizable reminders and widgets. Personalize your experience with various themes and backgrounds to cherish every moment.

**Highlights:** Custom event reminders, To-do list management, Variety of widget styles, Personalized interface themes, Smart reminder system, Anniversary and exam tracking

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium / Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $229.99 | per year |


### Almost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-countdown-and-day-widget/id6760205597)

This app helps you beautifully track important upcoming events with customizable countdowns. It offers widgets for your home and lock screens, Live Activities, and smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment. Organize events with custom groups, notes, and photos.

**Highlights:** Countdown widgets for Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island, Live Activities for real-time countdown updates, Apple Watch app and complications, Siri Shortcuts and voice control, Smart reminders before events, Recurring event support, Customizable event organization with groups, notes, and photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro (Monthly Plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro (Yearly Plan) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Forever | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown：Widget & Day Counter free?

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Almost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter or Almost?

Almost is rated higher. Countdown：Widget & Day Counter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Almost averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown：Widget & Day Counter or Almost have ads?

Both Countdown：Widget & Day Counter and Almost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter or Almost?

Countdown：Widget & Day Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Almost every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown：Widget & Day Counter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Almost on October 14, 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.*