Comparison

Sys Info Widget vs CountdownerSMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sys Info Widget

Access real-time device information directly from your notification center or smartwatch. Monitor disk storage, memory usage, and battery levels with clear visual charts and absolute values. Stay informed about your device's status at a glance.

Highlights
  • Notification center widget
  • Apple Watch app
  • Disk storage monitoring
  • Memory usage details
  • Battery level display
  • Bar chart visualization
  • Configurable watch glance
Features
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This App provides a Widget for the notification center which shows the current memory and file storage usage and the battery level. The lightweight widget lets you access this information fast and anytime. Information that is shown in the notification center: - Disk storage (total, used and free capacity) - Memory (total, wired, active, inactive, free memory) - battery level (current percentage) The information is provided as bar chart and in absolute values. Compact, fast and easy to read. The App for the Apple Watch lets you control the memory, battery and disk storage of your iPhone status directly from the watch, very fast and easy. The Watch App includes a "Glance" with one of the three status graphs, which one can be configured in the iPhone App. The Watch App itself can display all information, but you can also configure which of the information will be shown.

About

CountdownerSMS

Create dynamic countdowns for any event and share them directly within iMessage conversations. Choose from a variety of themes and animated effects to make waiting more exciting for everyone involved.

Highlights
  • Live countdown creation for any date
  • Share timers directly via iMessage
  • 51 free and premium themes
  • Animated ambient effects
  • Confetti celebration on completion
  • Built-in Theme Shop
Features
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CountdownerSMS makes the wait feel more exciting. Create a live countdown, choose a theme for the moment, and send it right inside an iMessage conversation. The timer keeps ticking while you chat, so everyone can follow along as the big moment gets closer. Use it for trips, birthdays, holidays, concerts, product drops, weddings, game days, parties, or any date worth looking forward to. Themes & Effects Choose from 51 free and premium themes across 10 theme packs, including new Patriotic and Summer Days styles. Start with 9 free themes, then unlock premium packs individually or get the full collection. Add motion with animated ambient effects like snowfall, twinkling stars, falling cherry blossoms, glowing fireflies, shimmer, fireworks, floating embers, and more. Highlights • Create countdowns for any date or occasion • Share live timers directly through iMessage • 51 free and premium themes across 10 packs • 9 themes included free • Premium packs available individually or as a full unlock • Animated ambient effects on select premium themes • Confetti celebration when the countdown hits zero • Built-in Theme Shop with live previews • Quick, lightweight, and designed for Messages No links to manage and no separate app flow. Just open Messages, pick a countdown style, and keep the moment in sight together.

Screenshots

Sys Info Widget2 screens
CountdownerSMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CountdownerSMS at 5.0 against Sys Info Widget's 4.2. Sys Info Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CountdownerSMS sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sys Info Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CountdownerSMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sys Info Widget has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sys Info Widget ships an update monthly, CountdownerSMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sys Info Widget versus CountdownerSMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSys Info WidgetCountdownerSMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussBraden Aron Mc Corkle

In-app purchases

None

Sys Info Widget

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

CountdownerSMS

One-time7
  • Patriotic Theme Pack$0.99
  • Summer Days Theme Pack$0.99
  • Weather Theme Pack$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Celestial Theme Pack$0.99
  • Luxe Theme Pack$0.99
  • Bloom Theme Pack2 variants$0.99
  • All Packs Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Sys Info Widget free?
Sys Info Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CountdownerSMS free?
CountdownerSMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sys Info Widget or CountdownerSMS?
CountdownerSMS is rated higher. Sys Info Widget averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while CountdownerSMS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sys Info Widget or CountdownerSMS have ads?
Neither Sys Info Widget nor CountdownerSMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sys Info Widget or CountdownerSMS?
Sys Info Widget ships an update monthly, and CountdownerSMS every 4 months. Most recently, Sys Info Widget was updated on August 14, 2026 and CountdownerSMS on September 9, 2026.

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