# Air Share vs CountX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountX at 100% against Air Share's 58%. CountX also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Air Share's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Share sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 228 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Air Share's written reviews are positive against 100% of CountX's.

Air Share ships an update every 3 months, CountX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Share | CountX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-share-backup-or-copy-data/id1199800539/reviews) | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropouts Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/575481782) | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-share-backup-or-copy-data/id1199800539)

Easily back up, transfer, and clean up your iPhone or iPad data wirelessly. Manage photos, videos, and files without cables, free up storage, and keep your information secure on your Mac or PC.

**Highlights:** Wireless backup to Mac/PC, Fast device-to-device transfer, No internet connection needed for transfers, Delete duplicate photos/videos, Free up storage space, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Purchase Plan | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Yearly Purchase Plan | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Weekly Purchase Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Purchase Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


### CountX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927)

Track important events like birthdays and deadlines with customizable widgets for your Home, Lock, and StandBy screens. Set up recurring countdowns, import from your existing calendar, and receive real-time notifications. Personalize your countdowns with custom themes and icons for a stylish and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets for Home, Lock, and StandBy screens, Smart event creation with repeat options, Import events from Calendar & Reminders, Real-time notifications, Custom themes and icons, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Share free?

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

### Is CountX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Air Share or CountX?

CountX is rated higher. Air Share averages 4.5 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while CountX averages 4.8 from 85 ratings.

### Do Air Share or CountX have ads?

CountX shows ads; Air Share does not.

### Which is updated more often, Air Share or CountX?

Air Share ships an update every 3 months, and CountX fortnightly. Most recently, Air Share was updated on October 17, 2026 and CountX on October 22, 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.*