# CountOnly vs Countdown Widget

The clearest difference is ads: CountOnly at none against Countdown Widget's shown. CountOnly also leads on ratings volume (261 vs 18) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountOnly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountOnly has 261 ratings behind it against 18, 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 83% of Countdown Widget's.

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, Countdown Widget every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountOnly | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countonly-countdown-days-app/id971737537/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id1611193421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **261** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cotton.sg Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088265272) | [LetUsBake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590687750) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-days-since/id1611193421)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. View upcoming events on your home screen with widgets and receive timely notifications. Plan for any occasion, from birthdays to vacations, and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited event countdowns, Home screen widgets for at-a-glance viewing, Customizable reminders before events, Count up from past events, Share events with friends and family, Sync events across devices with iCloud, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Pro Plan | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountOnly free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

CountOnly is rated higher. CountOnly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do CountOnly or Countdown Widget have ads?

Countdown Widget shows ads; CountOnly does not.

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

CountOnly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 9 days. Most recently, CountOnly was updated on October 18, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 5, 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.*