Comparison

Momento vs Countdown Widget & Reminders

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

Head to head
About

Momento

Track important life events with unlimited, beautifully designed countdowns and home screen widgets. Organize your moments with tags and a dedicated section for past events, all without any paywalls or restrictions.

Highlights
  • Unlimited countdown events
  • Beautiful free widgets
  • Stunning design with gradients and emojis
  • Smart organization with tags
  • Past events section
  • Automatic date sorting
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Track life's most exciting moments with beautiful countdowns and widgets — completely free. Tired of countdown apps that lock features behind paywalls? Countdown gives you everything without asking for a penny. Unlimited events, stunning widgets, zero restrictions. UNLIMITED COUNTDOWNS Create as many countdowns as you want. Birthdays, vacations, weddings, graduations, holidays — track every moment that matters. BEAUTIFUL FREE WIDGETS Add countdowns to your home screen and lock screen. See your next big moment every time you pick up your phone. No paywall, no "premium" upgrade required. STUNNING DESIGN Every countdown is a work of art. Choose from beautiful gradient backgrounds, add expressive emojis, and watch the seconds tick away in style. SMART ORGANIZATION • Tags to categorize your events • Past Events section for completed countdowns • Automatic sorting by date STAY REMINDED Set notifications so you never miss a moment. Get reminded 1 day before, or set custom reminder times. CHECKLISTS Attach to-do items to any countdown. Perfect for packing lists, party planning, or event preparation.

About

Countdown Widget & Reminders

Easily track important dates like holidays and birthdays with this offline app. Visualize remaining time with customizable widgets and receive timely notifications. Your data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • Simple countdown creation
  • Workday-only counting mode
  • Beautiful color customization
  • Home screen widgets
  • Automatic repeating countdowns
  • Event end reminders
  • Offline data storage
Features
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Never miss what matters. Whether it's a holiday, a birthday, or your last day at work, keep all your important dates in one place and know exactly how long until they arrive. All offline in one simple package, no ads, no subscriptions. SIMPLE COUNTDOWNS Add any upcoming event in seconds. Give it a name, set a date, and you're done. See exactly how many days remain at a glance — no clutter, no fuss. WORKDAY COUNTING Not every day counts. Switch to workdays-only mode for deadlines, notice periods, or any event where the weekends don't matter. BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMIZATION Make each countdown feel personal. Choose from a range of preset colors, or pick a completely custom shade for any occasion. Switch between light and dark to suit your style. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep your most important countdowns visible without even opening the app. Multiple widget sizes let you see what's coming up right from your home screen. NEVER MISS A BIRTHDAY Set repeating countdowns for birthdays and anniversaries that reset automatically each year, so you're always prepared. REMINDERS Get notified when your countdown ends. Set reminders so you never miss important days. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE All your countdown data stays private on your phone. No account needed. No cloud storage. Just simple, offline countdowns. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joshuaj.co.uk/countdownapp/privacy/

Screenshots

Momento4 screens
Countdown Widget & Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget & Reminders at 5.0 against Momento's 4.7. Countdown Widget & Reminders also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Momento's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Momento sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Reminders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Widget & Reminders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Momento has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Momento ships an update weekly, Countdown Widget & Reminders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Momento versus Countdown Widget & Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMomentoCountdown Widget & Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSrinivasan RajendranJOSHUA CHARLES JACKSON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Momento

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$4.99
1 purchases

Countdown Widget & Reminders

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Momento free?
Momento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget & Reminders free?
Countdown Widget & Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Momento or Countdown Widget & Reminders?
Countdown Widget & Reminders is rated higher. Momento averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Reminders averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Momento or Countdown Widget & Reminders have ads?
Neither Momento nor Countdown Widget & Reminders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Momento or Countdown Widget & Reminders?
Momento ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget & Reminders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Momento was updated on October 24, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Reminders on October 28, 2026.

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