Comparison

Countdown widget vs PC Speaker

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

Head to head
About

Countdown widget

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
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Keep your countdowns front and center — right on your Home Screen. Cntdwn lets you track your upcoming events with beautiful, minimal widgets and playful time analogies that make waiting... way more fun. What makes Cntdwn special? • Live countdown widgets – always up-to-date on your Home Screen • Over 50 fun analogies – refreshed multiple times a day • Customizable design – add a picture or keep it clean and minimal • Smart event editor – with real-time widget preview • Push notifications – get notified when the moment is near • VoiceOver ready – full accessibility support Whether you're counting down to a trip, a birthday, for retirement, or a big moment — Cntdwn keeps the wait exciting. Privacy policy : https://cntdwn.web.app/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://cntdwn.web.app/terms-of-use

About

PC Speaker

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-fidelity wireless speaker for your PC. Stream PC audio over Wi-Fi with ultra-low latency and crystal-clear quality, perfect for listening from across the room or when you need a temporary speaker.

Highlights
  • Wireless PC speaker functionality
  • Ultra-low latency audio streaming
  • High-fidelity uncompressed audio
  • QR code pairing
  • Real-time diagnostics dashboard
  • Windows and macOS support
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a high-fidelity wireless speaker for your PC. Need a temporary speaker for your computer? Don't have a Bluetooth adapter, or simply want to listen to your PC audio from across the room? PC Speaker streams your computer's system audio directly to your iOS device over local Wi-Fi with ultra-low latency and crystal-clear quality. REQUIRED COMPANION APP: To use this application, you must download the companion sender program on your PC by visiting "https://speaker.eggmango.com/". This desktop program is the essential module required to capture and transmit your PC's audio to your mobile device. KEY FEATURES - Instant QR Code Pairing No need to type complex IP addresses or configure ports. Just run the companion app on your PC, scan the QR code displayed on the screen, and connection is established instantly. - High-Fidelity Audio Streaming Experience uncompressed Float32 PCM stereo audio at 48,000 Hz. Enjoy clean, high-quality computer sound directly through your iPhone's speakers or connected headphones. - Ultra-Low Latency and Stability Optimized local WebSocket transmission ensures minimal audio delay, making it perfect for watching videos, listening to music, or monitoring PC audio output. - Real-Time Diagnostics and Control Keep track of your audio stream status. The detailed in-app dashboard shows real-time stats like frames received, network data throughput, output routes, volume, and playback gain controls. - Universal Desktop Support Works seamlessly with the lightweight companion sender app on both Windows and macOS systems. HOW TO USE IT 1. On your PC (Windows or macOS), go to "https://speaker.eggmango.com/" to download and run the required companion PC Speaker Sender program. 2. Open this app on your iPhone or iPad. 3. Scan the QR code displayed on your PC screen. 4. Your PC audio will immediately start playing through your iOS device!

Screenshots

Countdown widget4 screens
PC Speaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown widget at 100% against PC Speaker's 0%. Countdown widget also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.0). PC Speaker's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Countdown widget is free to download; PC Speaker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Countdown widget's written reviews are positive against 0% of PC Speaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown widget ships an update monthly, PC Speaker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Countdown widget versus PC Speaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown widgetPC Speaker
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#124 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrien CensPurple Night Inc

Customer experience

Countdown widget

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PC Speaker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countdown widget

No in-app purchases

None

PC Speaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown widget free?
Countdown widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PC Speaker free?
PC Speaker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown widget or PC Speaker?
Countdown widget is rated higher. Countdown widget averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PC Speaker averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Countdown widget or PC Speaker have ads?
Neither Countdown widget nor PC Speaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown widget or PC Speaker?
Countdown widget ships an update monthly, and PC Speaker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown widget was updated on September 4, 2026 and PC Speaker on September 29, 2026.

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