Comparison

Countdown Widget vs Time Left

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Widget

Track events counting down to or up from the past. This app offers customizable widgets, unlimited timers, and calendar integrations. An optional purchase unlocks advanced features like iCloud sync and custom notifications.

Highlights
  • Unlimited countdowns
  • Customizable widgets
  • Calendar event import
  • Repeating timers
  • Siri & Shortcuts integration
  • Dark mode
Features
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Countdowns helps you count down to something you're looking forward to, whether that's a wedding, birthday, or new iPhone! Need to count up from it instead? No problem! Designed to be more than a timer app, Countdowns is great for keeping tabs on how long it is until something, or how long it is since it happened. Count up from the last time you had a cigarette and down to your next cookie — if it happened in the past or is happening in the future, Countdowns keeps track of the time so you don't need to. Countdowns can keep your timers running no matter where you are. Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, Countdowns can sync your timers between your devices so you're always up to speed. As a free download, Countdowns offers the following features: - Gorgeous, colorful widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - An unlimited number of countdowns. - Repeating timers which are perfect for birthdays and similar events. - Siri & Shortcuts integrations. - Support for importing events from calendars, reminders, and contacts. - Multiple unit options (days, weeks, etc.) and icons to make your countdown your very own. - Dark mode. - And more! An optional monthly, annual, or one-time in-app purchase unlocks additional features, including: - iCloud support to keep all of your timers in sync across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. - A compact display mode so you can see more timers at once. - Lists so you can more easily organize your timers — put all of your birthday timers in a list, for example. - Directional indicators so you always know whether a timer is counting up or down. - Custom notifications and sounds so you'll never miss a timer again. - Archive function that saves old timers. Countdowns subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due. For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.countdowns-app.com/policies

About

Time Left

Easily track important upcoming events with a stylish FlipClock countdown timer. Get quick access to your countdowns with home screen widgets and set reminders to ensure you never miss a significant moment.

Highlights
  • FlipClock-style countdown timer
  • Home screen widgets
  • Event reminders
  • Track important events
  • Elegant design
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Time Left - Countdown is a simple yet convenient way to track your most important events. Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or a special milestone, our elegant FlipClock countdown helps you make the most of every moment. Stay organized and inspired with: - Beautiful FlipClock-style countdown timer - Home screen widgets for quick tracking - Reminders to keep you on top of what matters Make every second count — download Time Left - Countdown today and start tracking the moments that truly matter.

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
Time Left4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget at 4.7 against Time Left's 4.0. Countdown Widget also leads on ratings volume (9.5K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Time Left's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Time Left asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Countdown Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Time Left's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, Time Left every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Countdown Widget versus Time Left: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetTime Left
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.5K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCGeorge Stupakov

Customer experience

Countdown Widget

All ratings9,490 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews813 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative14.6%

Time Left

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Countdown Widget

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Time Left

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99
None

Time Left

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Left free?
Time Left is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Widget or Time Left?
Countdown Widget is rated higher. Countdown Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Time Left averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Countdown Widget or Time Left have ads?
Countdown Widget shows ads; Time Left does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or Time Left?
Countdown Widget ships an update fortnightly, and Time Left every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 11, 2026 and Time Left on October 30, 2026.

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