Comparison

Mendly vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

Mendly

Features
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Whether you share the same home or you're miles apart, what matters is feeling each other every day. Mendly isn't a messaging app — it's a little shared space that belongs to just the two of you. Between the rush of everyday life, it's the most heartfelt way to reach out, to wonder, and to say "I'm thinking of you." Whether you're newly in love or married for years. • Always with you, on iPhone and Apple Watch Mendly lives on your wrist. When your partner thinks of you, you don't feel it on your phone — you feel it as a gentle tap right on your wrist. No need to reach for your phone to reply; answer with a single tap from your Apple Watch. Closeness, in the most personal place there is: right against your skin. • Say "I'm here" with a single tap Send a poke and let your partner's Watch carry it as a soft little buzz. At work, on the road, or in the next room — no words needed. Sometimes one touch says everything. • "Right this moment" — with an instant photo Share the view in front of you, your coffee, or your smile — and watch it appear instantly as a widget on your partner's phone. They don't even have to open the app; you're right there on their home screen. Not an album to store, but the fastest way to live a moment together. • Build little rituals, together Gentle nudges to appreciate, to be grateful, to reach for a hug — small, regular moments woven into your relationship. Over time, these tiny habits become the strong bond that holds you together. Closeness isn't luck; it's rhythm. • Rediscover each other every day With the question of the day, ask what you've never asked, guess each other's answers, and meet little surprises that make you smile. Even after years together, there's always something new to discover. • Let Mendly take the first step toward making up After an argument, the hardest thing is finding the first sentence. Mendly listens to both of you, each in your own words, and writes that first line for you — one that speaks your heart without bruising your pride. No more not knowing where to start. Just finding your way back to each other. • A couple identity that's truly you Mendly celebrates the two of you with unique cards that capture the character of your relationship. To share, to keep, and to smile at together. Mendly doesn't keep score, doesn't compare, doesn't pressure. Whether you're a new couple or a lifelong one, it simply brings the two of you a little closer, every day. Start today; wake up more connected tomorrow. Term of use: https://sites.google.com/view/mendly-termofuse/home

About

Countdown Widget

Track important dates and countdowns with customizable themes and widgets. Get timely reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant events. Organize your days into personalized books and utilize lunar calendar support.

Highlights
  • Countdown and anniversary tracking
  • Customizable themes and palettes
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Lunar calendar support
  • Regional holiday rules
  • Day books for organization
  • Privacy-focused local data storage
Features
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Remember every day that matters — and get reminded before it arrives Countdowns and anniversaries, both in one place. A friend's birthday, the day you got together, the day you brought the cat home, the day you got the keys to your own place, the day your baby took their first steps, the exam coming up. Write them all down. Get reminded on the day, or however many days early you like. Enter it once — the app builds both the countdown and the anniversary The home screen answers "how long until", the Memories page answers "how far you've come". Add "Together" and the home screen counts down to your 2nd anniversary, while Memories shows "1 year 3 months so far". Add a birthday and the home screen counts down to turning 18, while Memories shows "17 years 9 months so far". Seven themes, pick the one you like Seven palettes — cards, buttons, filter chips and page background all change together, not just an accent color. For backgrounds, use the built-in patterns, a solid color, or your own photo. Day books Sort your days into books: family, love, work, travel… pick the color and icon yourself. The lunar calendar, done properly Lunar birthdays and traditional festivals land correctly year after year, leap months included. Born on the 30th of the last lunar month? In years without a 30th, you'll be reminded on New Year's Eve. Real holiday rules for dozens of countries and regions Including the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Australia and many more — using each region's real make-up-day logic, with a badge telling you whether that day is actually off. Widgets in several styles Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets recalculate at midnight, so the number you glance at is the right one. Several sizes and styles. Also • Turn any day into a shareable card, in several styles • Retirement countdown, with a progress bar • Pick your own units — days, weeks, months, years, or any combination • Choose how many days ahead to be reminded, and at what time • Anniversaries and milestones (100 days, 520, 1000…) • A trash can, so a mis-tap isn't the end • Lock the app with Face ID Privacy first Everything runs on your device. Your days, photos and settings stay local. Turn on iCloud sync and the data goes into your own private iCloud database. No third-party analytics, no ad tracking. In-app purchases • Pro Lifetime unlock • Pro monthly subscription (1 month) • Pro yearly subscription (1 year) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.foamzou.com/sweet-dates/privacy/

Screenshots

Mendly4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mendly and Countdown Widget are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Mendly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mendly versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMendlyCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLIMBIC APPS YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI锋 邹

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mendly

Subscriptions1
  • mendly_monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • mendly_lifetime$34.99
3 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Daytrove Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Daytrove Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Daytrove Pro LifetimeFree

Questions

Is Mendly free?
Mendly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mendly or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither Mendly nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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