# Countdown Widget vs GlobeTempus Plus

The clearest difference is rating: GlobeTempus Plus at 5.0 against Countdown Widget's 4.0. GlobeTempus Plus 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 freemium) 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 GlobeTempus Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GlobeTempus Plus 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, GlobeTempus Plus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | GlobeTempus Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/globetempus-plus-world-clock/id6813428126/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** | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Osborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653804952) | [Ievgenii Lebid](https://appshunter.io/developer/850306142) |

## 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 |


### GlobeTempus Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globetempus-plus-world-clock/id6813428126)

Easily manage meetings across different time zones by visualizing everyone's local time, working hours, and holidays. Set alarms for specific times in other locations and sync your calendar to find optimal meeting slots.

**Highlights:** World clock with local time, date, weather, Timeline for comparing times across locations, Working hours and holiday visibility, Alarms set for recipient's local time, Meeting scheduling based on availability, iCloud sync across devices, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlobeTempus Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| GlobeTempus Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| GlobeTempus Plus Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is GlobeTempus Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or GlobeTempus Plus?

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

### Do Countdown Widget or GlobeTempus Plus have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; GlobeTempus Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or GlobeTempus Plus?

Countdown Widget ships an update every 4 weeks, and GlobeTempus Plus every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 5, 2026 and GlobeTempus Plus on November 10, 2026.

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