# Countdown Widget vs Reach

Countdown Widget and Reach both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Reach's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's. Reach also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (151 vs 42). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month and Reach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Countdown Widget against 4.7 for Reach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 151 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 96% of Reach's.

Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 days, Reach every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Reach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) | [Sylvain Fertons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851147694) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | per month |


### Reach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reach-countdown-to-connect/id6754962840)

Create personalized countdowns for important events, people, and goals. Stay connected with loved ones, track moments in real-time, and receive timely reminders. Organize all your life's events with customizable widgets and calendar sync.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Real-time tracking (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Personalized moments with photos and emojis, Gentle reminder notifications, Multiple event organization, Cross-device sync and sharing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Calendar sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Reach free?

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

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

Reach is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Reach averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget or Reach have ads?

Neither Countdown Widget nor Reach shows ads.

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

Countdown Widget ships an update every 5 days, and Reach every 4 days. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 5, 2026 and Reach on November 12, 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.*