# First Timers vs Countdown Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Timers at none against Countdown Widgets's 1. First Timers also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Countdown Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for First Timers against 5.0 for Countdown Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widgets has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Timers | Countdown Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-timers/id6740599274/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-sincey/id6746527027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAYJO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790766804) | [Byaombe Sampract](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817322247) |

## What reviewers say

### First Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-timers/id6740599274)

Document and cherish your life's first experiences, from trying new foods to visiting new places. Capture these moments with photos, notes, and ratings, and organize them by category. Enjoy a private and secure journal with smart calendar views and detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Log first experiences with photos and notes, Categorize experiences by type, Private and secure local storage, Calendar and list views, Detailed statistics and insights, Share experiences and statistics, Light and dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widgets-sincey/id6746527027)

Track upcoming events and look back at past milestones with this intuitive app. It helps you stay connected to important moments, from trips and achievements to anniversaries and celebrations, with customizable widgets for your home screen.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Milestone tracking, Count up for anniversaries, Home screen widgets, Customizable widgets, Notes and categorization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sincey Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Timers free?

First Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Timers or Countdown Widgets?

First Timers and Countdown Widgets are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do First Timers or Countdown Widgets have ads?

Neither First Timers nor Countdown Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Timers or Countdown Widgets?

First Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown Widgets every 6 weeks. Most recently, First Timers was updated on June 1, 2026 and Countdown Widgets on August 22, 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.*