Comparison

iBehave 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

iBehave

This app helps parents encourage good behavior in children with an interactive marble jar system. Parents can award marbles for desired outcomes, and children earn rewards when their jar is full. It also allows for tracking personal goals for self-improvement.

Highlights
  • Interactive marble jar system
  • Reward good behavior with marbles
  • Deter negative behavior
  • Manage multiple children
  • Customizable marble jar colors and amounts
  • Passcode lock for security
  • Track personal goals
Features
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Parenting is the hardest job in the world, but it is about to get easier with iBehave. Rewards charts can work, but they are limited, Young children need their feedback to be more immediate. iBehave lets parents affirm good behavior and deter negative behavior from the convenience of your iPhone. After setting an appropriate goal with their child, iBehave allows parents to reward good behavior (desired outcomes) with marbles . When the child's marbles reach the top of the jar, they earn the reward. Of course, marbles can be lost for various reasons too. Are you worried that your children will add marbles without your knowledge? Use the included passcode lock to help protect your marble jar! If you use iBehave for at least one week, you will find that your children listen better and are more responsive and accountable to the expectations you have set for them. They will love earning their marbles!! Or, you can track anything in your life using iBehave. Are you staying on your diet? Are you using curse words? Are you exercising daily? Track your own goals so you can see if you behave. •Manage Multiple Children •Choose From a Variety of Colors: Aqua, Blue, Green, Grey, Pink, Red •Choose Any Amount of Marbles! •Enjoy The Sounds! •Passcode Lock

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

iBehave4 screens
Countdown X4 screens

Verdict

The call

iBehave and Countdown X both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of iBehave's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown X's. iBehave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (23 vs 4). Countdown X's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads 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

Countdown X is free to download; iBehave costs $0.99 up front. Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iBehave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for iBehave against 4.0 for Countdown X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBehave has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of iBehave's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBehave ships an update every 3 months, Countdown X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iBehave versus Countdown X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBehaveCountdown X
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (23 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandom Widgets LLCPlainzer

Customer experience

iBehave

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.3%

Countdown X

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iBehave

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 iBehave free?
iBehave costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown X free?
Countdown X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBehave or Countdown X?
iBehave is rated higher. iBehave averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Countdown X averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do iBehave or Countdown X have ads?
Neither iBehave nor Countdown X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBehave or Countdown X?
iBehave ships an update every 3 months, and Countdown X every 2 weeks. Most recently, iBehave was updated on October 22, 2026 and Countdown X on October 14, 2026.

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