# Countdown Widget vs Finally

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

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

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

Countdown Widget ships an update every 4 weeks, Finally every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Finally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/finally-countdown/id6796895906/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 | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Osborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653804952) | [Chase Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399323835) |

## 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 |


### Finally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finally-countdown/id6796895906)

Easily track important dates like birthdays, trips, and bills with customizable countdowns. Organize events into collections, set reminders, and personalize each countdown with colors and icons. Share your countdowns with friends and family to stay connected.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns for any event, Customize with colors and icons, Organize into collections, Set personalized reminders, Repeating countdowns, Home screen widgets, Share countdowns with others

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finally Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Finally Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Finally free?

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

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

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

### Do Countdown Widget or Finally have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; Finally does not.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update every 4 weeks, and Finally every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 2, 2026 and Finally on September 25, 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.*