# I Am Sober vs Countdown with widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I Am Sober at 81% against Countdown with widget's 27%. I Am Sober also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (187K vs 2.1K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Am Sober sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

I Am Sober holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Am Sober has 187K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of I Am Sober's written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's.

I Am Sober ships an update weekly, Countdown with widget every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Am Sober | Countdown with widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-am-sober/id672904239/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **187K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I Am Sober LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/503763110) | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) |

## What reviewers say

### I Am Sober

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-am-sober/id672904239)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Lifestyle, #68 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps you track your sobriety, build new habits, and connect with a supportive community. Visualize your progress, remember your reasons for quitting, and analyze triggers to stay motivated on your recovery journey.

**Highlights:** Sober day tracker, Reasons and photos for quitting, Daily pledge and notes, Money and time saved calculator, Trigger analysis, Milestone tracker, Withdrawal timeline

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $27.49 | per 6 months |
| 6 Months | $27.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| I Am Worthy | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Am Letting Go | $0.99 | one-time |
| I Am Killing It | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for addiction recovery
- 🚀 Motivating daily pledges and reminders
- 💡 Supportive community and ability to connect with others
- 🕰️ Detailed tracking of sobriety progress
- 💰 Tracks money and time saved from not using addiction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 🚫 Concerns about toxic or triggering content in community
- ⚠️ Age restrictions may limit access for some users
- 🤔 Frustration with app glitches and inability to edit progress

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening
- Issues with posting or viewing content in community

**Requested features**

- Allow tracking of multiple addictions for free users
- Implement better moderation and content filtering for community
- Add password protection or privacy features
- Improve ability to edit or reset progress


### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I Am Sober free?

I Am Sober is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I Am Sober or Countdown with widget?

I Am Sober is rated higher. I Am Sober averages 4.9 out of 5 from 187K ratings, while Countdown with widget averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do I Am Sober or Countdown with widget have ads?

Neither I Am Sober nor Countdown with widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, I Am Sober or Countdown with widget?

I Am Sober ships an update weekly, and Countdown with widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, I Am Sober was updated on September 24, 2026 and Countdown with widget on September 22, 2026.

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