# Week Counter vs Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Buddy at 68% against Week Counter's 0%. Countdown Buddy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (26K vs 3). Week Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Week Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Buddy has 26K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Week Counter's written reviews are positive against 68% of Countdown Buddy's.

Week Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Buddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Week Counter | Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/week-counter-how-many-weeks-away/id963628888/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Fisher](https://appshunter.io/developer/963628887) | [Taptics Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512213514) |

## What reviewers say

### Week Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/week-counter-how-many-weeks-away/id963628888)

Easily calculate future dates by adding a customizable number of weeks. This tool is ideal for professionals and students who frequently schedule events or deadlines a set period in advance.

**Highlights:** Add custom number of weeks, Calculate future dates, Useful for scheduling events, Ideal for professionals and students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579)

Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdown widgets, Count-up widgets, Home screen and lock screen support, Customizable designs, Background color options, Photo integration, Font selection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown + | $3.59 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app overall
- 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
- 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
- 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or not working after updates
- Countdown timers not updating correctly
- Inability to add new widgets or countdowns

**Requested features**

- Add ability to display multiple countdowns at once
- Implement automatic countdown reset/repeat functionality
- Allow custom countdown units (e.g., weeks, business days)
- Improve widget handling and update reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Week Counter free?

Week Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Week Counter or Countdown Buddy?

Countdown Buddy is rated higher. Week Counter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Buddy averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Week Counter or Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither Week Counter nor Countdown Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Week Counter or Countdown Buddy?

Week Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Buddy every 9 days. Most recently, Week Counter was updated on September 18, 2026 and Countdown Buddy on November 1, 2026.

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