# CheckCam vs Countdown widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown widget at none against CheckCam's 4. Countdown widget also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CheckCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CheckCam against 4.9 for Countdown widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown widget has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CheckCam ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown widget monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CheckCam | Countdown widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkcam-photo-reminder/id6748918261/reviews)** | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-cntdwn/id6749222757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Zorin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827978283) | [Adrien Cens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651501788) |

## What reviewers say

### CheckCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkcam-photo-reminder/id6748918261)

Capture photos or videos of things you need to remember briefly, like whether you locked the door or unplugged the iron. The app automatically deletes these visual notes after a set period, keeping your main photo library clean.

**Highlights:** Temporary photo and video captures, Auto-deletion on a schedule, Dedicated gallery, separate from Photos, Pin important items to prevent deletion, Session-based grouping of captures, Pre-departure capture reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| CheckCam Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Countdown widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-cntdwn/id6749222757)

This app places live countdowns directly on your Home Screen with customizable widgets. It offers playful time analogies and smart event editing to make waiting for upcoming events more engaging.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Over 50 fun analogies, Customizable widget design, Smart event editor, Push notifications, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CheckCam free?

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

### Is Countdown widget free?

Countdown widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CheckCam or Countdown widget?

CheckCam is rated higher. CheckCam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown widget averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do CheckCam or Countdown widget have ads?

Neither CheckCam nor Countdown widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CheckCam or Countdown widget?

CheckCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown widget monthly. Most recently, CheckCam was updated on November 5, 2026 and Countdown widget on November 5, 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.*