# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Countdown Widget with Emoji

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown & Count Up Timer at none against Countdown Widget with Emoji's 3. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 336). Countdown Widget with Emoji's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget with Emoji sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Countdown & Count Up Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown & Count Up Timer against 4.6 for Countdown Widget with Emoji. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 59% of Countdown Widget with Emoji's.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, Countdown Widget with Emoji every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Countdown Widget with Emoji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** | [4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-with-emoji/id1411285986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Count Up Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681)

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Home and lock screen widgets, Customizable notifications, iCloud backup and restore, Precise moment tracking, Custom backgrounds and text, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited counters
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues after updates
- App crashes when trying to access settings
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to exclude weekends from countdowns
- Option to pause/resume countdowns
- Customizable notification settings for each event
- Sync across devices


### Countdown Widget with Emoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-with-emoji/id1411285986)

Track upcoming events with a personalized countdown. Choose a date, assign a representative emoji, and see how much time remains until your special occasion. Features include customizable widgets and calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Emoji representation, Customizable widgets, Calendar import, Dark Mode support, Apple Watch app, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Club - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Club - Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - No subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great for organizing events
- 🤩 Widgets look amazing
- 💯 Simple and useful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💖 Makes counting down fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires payment for features
- 😩 Nagging for reviews
- ❌ Not working on Apple Watch
- ⚠️ Deceptive marketing
- 🔒 Repeating events locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Glitchy emoji selection
- Contact form not sending
- Doesn't work on Apple Watch SE 2
- Icon selection not appearing until re-opened
- Widgets not supported (claimed)

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide menu bar
- Menu bar visually aligns with events
- Insert own photos instead of Apple icons
- Section for past events
- Make more features free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget with Emoji free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Countdown Widget with Emoji?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Countdown Widget with Emoji averages 4.6 from 336 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Count Up Timer or Countdown Widget with Emoji have ads?

Countdown & Count Up Timer shows ads; Countdown Widget with Emoji does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Countdown Widget with Emoji?

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Countdown Widget with Emoji every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown Widget with Emoji on September 23, 2026.

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