# Countdown Widget vs Cubic

The clearest difference is rating: Cubic at 5.0 against Countdown Widget's 4.0. Cubic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). Countdown Widget's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cubic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cubic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Cubic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-events/id6748829624/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-second-brain-and-reader/id6758525542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Craig Osborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653804952) | [ARPIT MATHUR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873364032) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-events/id6748829624)

Easily create and track important dates like birthdays and deadlines. Organize events in a timeline with filters for upcoming, past, and all items. Personalize events with icons and receive optional reminders.

**Highlights:** Create and edit countdown events, Personalize events with icons, Optional local reminders, Home screen widgets, Customizable widget styles and colors, Upcoming, Past, and All filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |


### Cubic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubic-second-brain-and-reader/id6758525542)

Transform passive reading into active learning by saving articles, organizing content, and creating reviewable flashcards from your highlights. Discover new material through RSS feeds or curated collections and track your learning progress over time.

**Highlights:** Discover content via RSS feeds and curated collections, Save articles and organize into a personal library, Add notes and highlights to saved content, Convert highlights into reviewable flashcards, Track reading habits and learning trends, Organize content for recall

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cubic Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Cubic Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Cubic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or Cubic?

Cubic is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cubic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget or Cubic have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; Cubic does not.

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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.*