Comparison

SjKeyboard vs CountX

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

Head to head
About

SjKeyboard

Features
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「SjKeyboard」は、スキャンジャケットを使用するキーボードアプリです。 スキャンジャケットから入力したバーコードをテキストとして入力する事が出来ます。 ●スキャンジャケットの機能をアプリで設定出来ます。 ・アプリを開くとスキャンジャケット機能のスイッチが表示されます。 ・有効にしたい機能をスイッチで設定出来ます。 ●アプリで設定出来る機能 ・「Beep upon scan」  バーコードをスキャンした時にBEEP音を発生します。 ・「Enable scan button」  スキャンボタンを有効にします。 ・「Enable pass-through sync」  スキャンジャケットとPCをUSBで接続した時にスキャンジャケットをスルーします。 ・「Multi scan mode」  スキャンボタンを押しっぱなしで連続してバーコードを読み取ります。 ●入力データの末尾に改行を追加出来ます。  キーボード側で入力データの末尾に改行を追加するか選択出来ます。 ●注意事項  SjKeyboardをインストールした後に必ずフルアクセスを許可してください。  スキャンジャケットと通信する為に必要な設定です。

About

CountX

Track important dates like birthdays, trips, and exams with customizable countdowns. See them on your Home and Lock Screens, and receive alarms when the day arrives. Personalize with your own photos and share with friends.

Highlights
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Event alarms and reminders
  • Repeat event options
  • Import from Calendar/Reminders
  • Personalize with photos
  • Shareable countdowns
Features
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Count down to the days that matter: birthdays, trips, weddings, exams, Christmas. See them live on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, and wake up to an alarm when the big day arrives. WIDGETS EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets: Single, Live, Multi and Dashboard, in small, medium and large • Lock Screen widgets: circular and rectangular • Small widgets also show in StandBy COUNTDOWNS YOUR WAY • Days until anything, down to the second • Repeat events hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly (perfect for birthdays and anniversaries) • Skip weekends or Sundays for work and school deadlines • After the day passes: count up, stay at zero, or archive it to Memories NEVER MISS IT • Event alarms that ring exactly when the moment arrives (iOS 26 and later) • Reminders from 5 minutes to 2 weeks before • Import birthdays and events from Calendar and Reminders MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL • Icons, patterns, colors, fonts or your own photos • Share a countdown with friends using a link • Siri & Shortcuts: create an event hands-free FREE AND PRO Free includes 2 active countdowns. CountX Pro unlocks unlimited countdowns, Live widgets, Calendar & Reminders import, iCloud sync, your own photos and early reminders. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://shaffans.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://shaffans.com/terms-conditions Questions or ideas? shaffans.apps@gmail.com

Screenshots

SjKeyboard3 screens
CountX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SjKeyboard at none against CountX's 3. SjKeyboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SjKeyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SjKeyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, CountX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SjKeyboard versus CountX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSjKeyboardCountX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—88 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanei Electric Inc.Shaffans Studios

In-app purchases

None

SjKeyboard

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CountX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access for Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SjKeyboard free?
SjKeyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CountX free?
CountX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SjKeyboard or CountX have ads?
CountX shows ads; SjKeyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, SjKeyboard or CountX?
SjKeyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and CountX every 2 weeks. Most recently, SjKeyboard was updated on November 11, 2026 and CountX on November 12, 2026.

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