# CountOnly vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget & Counter at fortnightly against CountOnly's every 5 weeks. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 261). CountOnly's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountOnly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CountOnly against 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 261, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of CountOnly's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountOnly | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 261 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### CountOnly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537)

Easily track important upcoming events with a simple and beautiful interface. Customize your countdowns with icons and colors, and receive timely notifications. Access your events quickly via widgets and on your smartwatch.

**Highlights:** Simple and straightforward design, Progress tracking (%), Today Widget for quick access, Countdown notifications, Customizable icons and colors, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountOnly free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountOnly or Countdown Widget & Counter?

CountOnly is rated higher. CountOnly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CountOnly or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither CountOnly nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountOnly or Countdown Widget & Counter?

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, CountOnly was updated on September 19, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 24, 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.*