# TheNote.app vs CountX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountX at 100% against TheNote.app's 50%. CountX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (84 vs 2). TheNote.app's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TheNote.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

CountX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountX has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TheNote.app's written reviews are positive against 100% of CountX's.

TheNote.app ships an update weekly, CountX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheNote.app | CountX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenoteapp/id1596565331/reviews) | **[4.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sviatoslav Bylim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596565333) | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) |

## What reviewers say

### TheNote.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenoteapp/id1596565331)

Organize your thoughts, research, and incoming information with intelligent RSS agents and nested note threads. This app offers a clean, minimalist interface for personal journals, research, and project planning, with secure synchronization across devices.

**Highlights:** Intelligent RSS agents, Nested note threads, Attach images and screenshots, Search across all notes, Secure synchronization, Privacy-focused, Minimalist interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 TheNote.app free?

TheNote.app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CountX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheNote.app or CountX?

CountX is rated higher. TheNote.app averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CountX averages 4.8 from 84 ratings.

### Do TheNote.app or CountX have ads?

Neither TheNote.app nor CountX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheNote.app or CountX?

TheNote.app ships an update weekly, and CountX every 2 weeks. Most recently, TheNote.app was updated on July 19, 2026 and CountX on September 1, 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.*