Comparison

Countdown Widget vs Vetis

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 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
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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

Vetis

Features
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Vetis is a conversation-based journaling app that helps you capture thoughts, reflect on your day, and turn everyday experiences into meaningful journal entries. Instead of writing traditional diary entries, you simply talk. Vetis organizes your thoughts into structured reflections that help you understand what happened, how you felt, and what it might mean. Built around four personalized modes, Vetis adapts to different moments of your inner world: Listener A quiet space to record your day, moments, and experiences without interruption. Whisper A private space to release emotions, stress, and unfiltered thoughts. Harbor A reflective companion that helps you explore feelings and find clarity. Echo A mirror that shows your patterns and helps you notice what you might miss. Together, they transform scattered thoughts into meaningful personal journals. Why Vetis Journal through natural conversation Capture thoughts without effort Reflect on emotions and experiences Discover patterns in your daily life Build a deeper understanding of yourself over time A new way to journal Vetis is not about writing perfect entries. It’s about capturing life as it happens—then helping you see it more clearly. What you think, what you feel, what you notice—it all becomes part of your story. Privacy-first design Your thoughts are private. Vetis is designed with a focus on personal reflection and data privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Countdown Widget4 screens
Vetis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vetis at none against Countdown Widget's shown. Vetis also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Countdown Widget's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Vetis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Countdown Widget versus Vetis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown WidgetVetis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShayes Apps LLCVETIS TECHNOLOGY LTD

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

Vetis

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
6 purchases

Vetis

Subscriptions4
  • Vetis Credit Monthly$9.901 Month
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Vetis Credit Yearly$99.001 Year
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  • Vetis Pro Yearly$153.991 Year
One-time2
  • Vetis OneOff$10.00
  • Vetis Lifetime$499.00

Questions

Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vetis free?
Vetis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown Widget or Vetis have ads?
Countdown Widget shows ads; Vetis does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Widget or Vetis?
Countdown Widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vetis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown Widget was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vetis on October 31, 2026.

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