Comparison

Run Pace vs Countdown X

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

Head to head
About

Run Pace

Features
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Run Pace lets you easily calculate run pace for various distances.

About

Countdown X

Easily track important dates and events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or deadline again. Plan ahead and stay organized for all your meaningful moments.

Highlights
  • Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Smart event notifications
  • Organize multiple events
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
Features
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Countdown X is a powerful and easy-to-use app for tracking important days, events, and dates. Stay organized, plan ahead, and never forget meaningful moments with clean, customizable widgets. Create countdowns for birthdays, holidays, work deadlines, or any event, and see how many days are left at a glance. Designed for simplicity and clarity, Countdown X works equally well for everyday reminders and long-term planning. Track Events That Matter Countdown X helps you track all your important events—birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, trips, school or work deadlines, and special occasions. Each event shows the remaining days, keeping you focused and prepared. Countdown and Event Management Create and manage events quickly: set exact dates, organize multiple events in one place, and see which event is next. Countdown X is intuitive, so you spend less time managing settings and more time enjoying your events. Smart Reminders Receive notifications when important days arrive. Get alerted exactly when your countdown reaches zero, so you never miss birthdays, deadlines, or milestones. Notifications are simple, reliable, and designed to keep you informed. Widgets for Quick Access Keep events visible on your Home Screen with widgets. View upcoming events at a glance, see remaining days without opening the app, and keep important dates always within reach. Widgets blend naturally with iOS for a seamless experience. Pro Features Upgrade to Countdown X Pro to unlock advanced features: unlimited events, custom themes, iCloud sync, calendar import, smart reminders, premium support, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for users who want full control and flexibility. Privacy and Data Protection No account is required, your events remain private, and data is stored securely through iCloud. Countdown X is built with privacy in mind. Whether counting down to celebrations, tracking deadlines, or planning the future, Countdown X keeps your important moments organized and visible. Download Countdown X today and never miss a day that matters. Terms of service: https://countdownx.app/terms Privacy policy: https://countdownx.app/privacy

Screenshots

Run Pace1 screens
Countdown X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run Pace at none against Countdown X's 4. Countdown X's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Run Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Pace ships an update every 4 months, Countdown X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run Pace versus Countdown X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun PaceCountdown X
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoney ThomasPlainzer

In-app purchases

None

Run Pace

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Countdown X

Subscriptions3
  • Countdown Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Countdown Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Countdown Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Run Pace free?
Run Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown X free?
Countdown X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run Pace or Countdown X have ads?
Neither Run Pace nor Countdown X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Pace or Countdown X?
Run Pace ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Run Pace was updated on October 2, 2026 and Countdown X on October 14, 2026.

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