# Week Counter vs Countdown Widget Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget Timer at 43% against Week Counter's 0%. Countdown Widget Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (493 vs 3). Week Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Week Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Timer has 493 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 43% of Countdown Widget Timer's.

Week Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Week Counter | Countdown Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/week-counter-how-many-weeks-away/id963628888/reviews) | **[4.6 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **493** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Fisher](https://appshunter.io/developer/963628887) | [App Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720178029) |

## 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 Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-timer/id1589042250)

Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, or personal goals, and view remaining time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event timers, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Home screen widget display, Flexible notification settings, Annual recurrence options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full access for one month | $6.49 | per month |
| Full access for three months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Full access for one year | $13.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium access forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Access to premium Lifetimeme | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for ADHD
- 🚀 Affordable price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Purchased features not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Countdown dates not accurate

**Requested features**

- Add repeat weekly/monthly option
- Allow more than one countdown for free
- Add option to show weeks in widget
- Improve widget customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Week Counter free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Week Counter or Countdown Widget Timer?

Countdown Widget Timer is rated higher. Week Counter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Widget Timer averages 4.6 from 493 ratings.

### Do Week Counter or Countdown Widget Timer have ads?

Countdown Widget Timer shows ads; Week Counter does not.

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

Week Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Week Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Countdown Widget Timer on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*