# Sys Info Widget vs CountdownerSMS

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sys Info Widget | CountdownerSMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sys-info-widget/id974744046/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownersms/id6753716974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Clauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/286091996) | [Braden Aron Mc Corkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673607393) |

## What reviewers say

### Sys Info Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sys-info-widget/id974744046)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CountdownerSMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdownersms/id6753716974)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patriotic Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Days Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Luxe Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bloom Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


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