Comparison

Countdown Widget vs HireMate

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget

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
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Countdown helps you stay focused on the dates that matter most. Create countdowns for birthdays, trips, deadlines, and milestones in seconds, then track everything in one clean timeline. Use Upcoming, Past, and All filters to quickly see what is next, what is done, and what still needs your attention. KEY FEATURES • Create and edit countdown events quickly • Set a date with optional time for precise countdowns • Personalize events with built-in icons • Turn on optional local reminders at event time • See event progress at a glance with clear indicators • Add Home Screen widgets in small and medium sizes • Choose active widget styles: Minimal and Days • Customize widget colors with solid backgrounds and light or dark text • Use a “Next Event” widget or pin a specific event Whether you are planning ahead or counting down to something exciting, Countdown keeps your important moments front and center. For in-app purchases and subscriptions, see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HireMate

Features
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Take control of your job search with HireMate — a private job application tracker with on-device AI insights. Keep every opportunity in one place, follow your progress, and quickly understand how well your experience matches each role. HireMate helps you stay organized from the moment you save a job offer through interviews and final decisions. KEY FEATURES • Track job applications and their current status • Organize opportunities in a clear, focused workflow • Add job details, notes, links, salary information, and important dates • Compare your CV with a job description • Get an AI-generated match score • See an estimated interview probability • Review your strengths, missing requirements, and potential risks • Keep your job search data private on your device • No account required PRIVATE, ON-DEVICE AI HireMate uses Apple Intelligence to analyze your CV and job offers directly on your device. The AI analysis is not sent to an external AI service. BUILT FOR A MORE FOCUSED JOB SEARCH Instead of managing applications across notes, spreadsheets, bookmarks, and browser tabs, use one simple place to see what you applied for, what needs attention, and what comes next. AI-generated scores and recommendations are estimates intended to support your decisions and do not guarantee an interview or job offer. HireMate requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence and has Apple Intelligence enabled.

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
HireMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HireMate at none against Countdown Widget's 2. HireMate also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Countdown Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HireMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown Widget versus HireMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetHireMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig OsborneJacek Dogiel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Countdown Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Countdown Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
None

HireMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HireMate free?
HireMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown Widget or HireMate have ads?
Countdown Widget shows ads; HireMate does not.

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