# My Widgets vs CountDown 365

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Widgets at 54% against CountDown 365's 0%. My Widgets also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Widgets sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and CountDown 365 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Widgets holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Widgets has 413 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of My Widgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of CountDown 365's.

My Widgets ships an update every 5 weeks, CountDown 365 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Widgets | CountDown 365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (413 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets/id885234948/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **413** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [KSY Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031589054) |

## What reviewers say

### My Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets/id885234948)

Personalize your device's Home screen and Today view with custom widgets. Display your calendar, photos, horoscopes, notes, and more. Access your information and actions from anywhere on your device.

**Highlights:** Home screen customization, Today view widgets, Calendar widget, Photo widget, Note widget, Decision widget, World clocks

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Count Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horoscope Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo of the Day Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Joke of the Day Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quote of the Day Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Audio Note Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Date Countdown Widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Widgets | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📅 Useful calendar widget
- 🖼️ Nice photo widget
- 💡 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🙄 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up properly
- App crashes after updates
- Purchased widgets not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more free widget options
- Improve widget placement on home screen
- Provide better instructions and tutorials


### CountDown 365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-365/id1532732323)

Track upcoming events with a clean, minimalist interface and a convenient home screen widget. Set up countdowns for birthdays, vacations, weddings, and any other significant date in your life. Supports recurring events and iOS 14 widgets.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Home screen widget, Track days left for events, Supports recurring events, iOS 14 widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Widgets free?

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

### Is CountDown 365 free?

CountDown 365 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Widgets or CountDown 365?

My Widgets is rated higher. My Widgets averages 3.9 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while CountDown 365 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Widgets or CountDown 365 have ads?

CountDown 365 shows ads; My Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Widgets or CountDown 365?

My Widgets ships an update every 5 weeks, and CountDown 365 every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Widgets was updated on September 29, 2026 and CountDown 365 on September 14, 2026.

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