Countdown Widget vs Whisp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlimited countdowns
- Customizable widgets
- Calendar event import
- Repeating timers
- Siri & Shortcuts integration
- Dark mode
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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
Whisp
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Whisp – Social Reminders Write one simple sentence. Whisp turns it into social reminders automatically. Type something natural like: “Anna is pregnant.” “Mark has an exam next Thursday.” “Paul had a motorbike accident.” “Martha is reading Ken Follett’s latest book.” No forms. No complicated setup. No manual date picking. Just write it — and Whisp handles the rest. Life gets busy. Relationships shouldn’t suffer because of it. Whisp is a stay in touch app designed to help you remember what’s happening in the lives of the people you care about. Not tasks. Not productivity. Just thoughtful social reminders to check in, follow up, and show up at the right moment. Stay in Touch Without the Mental Load You don’t forget because you don’t care. You forget because life moves fast. Whisp removes the mental load of remembering life events — so small check-ins become consistent habits instead of missed intentions. Small Reminders. Stronger Relationships. With Whisp, you can: Follow up after important moments Check in when someone needs support Remember meaningful life updates Stay consistent with friends and family Build stronger relationships over time Because attention, given consistently, builds trust. A New Kind of Reminder App Most reminder apps focus on what you have to do. Whisp focuses on who you care about. It’s not just another reminder app. It’s a relationship-first social reminders app built to help you stay in touch effortlessly. Be the friend who remembers. The sibling who checks in. The person people can count on. Personal. Private. Intentional. No social feed. No public sharing. No noise. Just meaningful social reminders at the right time. Stop losing touch. Start showing up. Remember the people who matter. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.trywhisp.app/#pp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whisp at none against Countdown Widget's shown. Whisp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Countdown Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Whisp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Countdown Widget | Whisp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shayes Apps LLC | Adria Tallada Cebrian |
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
Whisp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Countdown Widget
- Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Countdowns Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Lifetime Unlock$19.99
Whisp
- Whisp Premium (Monthly)$2.491 Month
- Whisp Premium (Annual)1 Year trial$16.991 Year









