# Countdown & Count Up Timer vs Color widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown & Count Up Timer at none against Color widgets's 3. Countdown & Count Up Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 148). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown & Count Up Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown & Count Up Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Countdown & Count Up Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Color widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, Color widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Count Up Timer | Color widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-count-up-timer/id919998681/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets-countdown-app/id1604142337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoji Shimobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/919998680) | [熹超 温](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570588023) |

## 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


### Color widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets-countdown-app/id1604142337)

Easily record, remind, and celebrate life's special moments with custom countdowns and widgets. Never miss an anniversary, birthday, or important event again.

**Highlights:** Anniversary management, Countdown function, Customizable widgets, Push notification reminders, One-click sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Plus | $4.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown & Count Up Timer free?

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

### Is Color widgets free?

Color widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Color widgets?

Countdown & Count Up Timer is rated higher. Countdown & Count Up Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Color widgets averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do Countdown & Count Up Timer or Color widgets have ads?

Both Countdown & Count Up Timer and Color widgets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown & Count Up Timer or Color widgets?

Countdown & Count Up Timer ships an update every 10 days, and Color widgets monthly. Most recently, Countdown & Count Up Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Color widgets on August 20, 2026.

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