# Countdown Widget vs Better Half

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown Widget at 9.5K against Better Half's 131. Countdown Widget also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 69%). Better Half's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Better Half sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Widget against 4.6 for Better Half. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 9.5K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 69% of Better Half's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Widget | Better Half |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700/reviews)** | [4.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-half-my-dating-tracker/id1050989229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504) | [Mobilegion Yazılım Tasarım Ve Bilisim Sanayi Ticaret Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165588752) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id917514700)

Track upcoming events or past milestones with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Visualize your time with beautiful widgets and sync across all your Apple devices. Organize events with lists and receive custom notifications.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown and count-up timers, Gorgeous, colorful widgets, Unlimited number of timers, Repeating timers, Calendar event import, iCloud sync, Custom notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdowns Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Countdowns Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable countdowns
- 💡 Customizable countdown settings
- 🔒 Syncs across devices via iCloud
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not always updating automatically
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Countdowns not displaying correctly
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow reordering of countdowns
- Improve recurring event handling
- Add more customization options
- Provide full-screen countdown view
- Implement more notification options


### Better Half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-half-my-dating-tracker/id1050989229)

This app helps couples track special dates, send heartfelt messages, and understand their compatibility. It offers personalized profiles, countdowns for events, and smart notifications to make relationships more memorable. Enjoy full functionality offline and discover unique messages for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalized couple profiles, Special date tracking and countdowns, Over 650 unique messages, Smart event reminders, Horoscope compatibility insights, Apple Watch and iPhone widgets

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Better Half - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Better Half - Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Better Half - Annual | $10.99 | per year |
| Better Half - Annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forgiveness Message Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Morning Message Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Good Night Message Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Countdowns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

### Is Better Half free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or Better Half?

Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Better Half averages 4.6 from 131 ratings.

### Do Countdown Widget or Better Half have ads?

Both Countdown Widget and Better Half show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or Better Half?

Countdown Widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Better Half every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on October 30, 2026 and Better Half on October 29, 2026.

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