# Notebook vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.1 against Countdown Widget's 1.0. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2). Countdown Widget's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Countdown Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6748611576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 91 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823864832) | [Shannon Chamberlain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826560790) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452)

Create, organize, and manage text notes with a rich editor and powerful search. Capture ideas, scan documents, and attach files. Features include AI content generation and Face ID protected content.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Folder organization, Customizable tags, Powerful search, Document scanning (OCR), AI chatbot for content generation, Face ID protected content

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-day-counter/id6748611576)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdown widgets for your home and lock screens. Organize events into categories and personalize your countdowns with various backgrounds, fonts, and styles. Upgrade for unlimited events and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown widgets, Event categorization and organization, Personalized backgrounds (gradients, images, GIFs), Multiple font and text style options, Two widget sizes, Preview export feature

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook 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, Notebook or Countdown Widget?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither Notebook nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 19, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 13, 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.*