Comparison

BlackNote vs Countdown

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

Head to head
About

BlackNote

This app helps you quickly create notes, manage to-do lists, and organize information into folders. It also features document scanning, multimedia attachments, password protection, and reminders to keep you productive and organized.

Highlights
  • Quick note creation
  • To-do list management
  • Folder organization
  • Document scanning
  • Multimedia attachments
  • Password protection
  • Customizable reminders
Features
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BlackNote is a simple, elegant, and powerful dark notepad for writing notes, lists, and daily thoughts. Designed with a sleek black interface and minimal distractions, BlackNote offers a focused writing experience for anyone who loves dark mode. Simple and Fast Note-Taking Quickly capture your ideas, memos, or thoughts in a clean and intuitive interface. Whether you're writing daily journals or to-do items, BlackNote makes note-taking effortless. Beautiful Dark Theme by Default BlackNote uses a true dark mode by default — perfect for low-light environments, AMOLED screens, or users who simply prefer a dark aesthetic. It's easier on the eyes and saves battery. Checklists and Task Management Easily create to-do lists or checklists to stay organized. Mark items as complete and manage your day efficiently. Works Completely Offline No internet? No problem. BlackNote stores your notes locally so you can write, edit, and access them anytime — even offline. Lightweight and Smooth BlackNote is built to be lightweight and responsive. It runs fast, uses minimal storage, and doesn't slow down your device. Whether you're jotting down quick ideas, writing your personal journal, or keeping track of tasks, BlackNote is your perfect minimal dark notepad. BlackNote Premium Free: up to 10 notes and checklists. Premium unlocks unlimited notes, automatic backup to Google Drive and iCloud, Backup / Restore and TXT import. Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://smartcleaner85.github.io/blacknote/policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Countdown

Easily track important life events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, add personal backgrounds, and view upcoming dates directly from your home or lock screen. Never miss a special moment again.

Highlights
  • Unlimited event countdowns
  • Customizable widget backgrounds
  • Home screen widgets
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Advance event reminders
  • Personalized countdown calendar
  • Password protection for events
Features
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Countdown to your life's most special moments. The countdown app free is your go-to solution for tracking all the special moments in life. Whether it's a birthday, vacation, anniversary, weddings, and heartwarming gatherings with your favorite people. With Day Counter, you can easily counting days and cherish these unforgettable occasions. Countdown key feature: Unlimited Free Create Your Event Countdown - Count down app free to many events as you want: Birthday, Vacation, Holiday, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary, Retirement, Concert and more. Custom Countdown Timer Backgrounds - Make every countdown widget free uniquely yours! Add personal flair by uploading your favorite photos or choosing from our stylish library. It’s your countdown app—make it special! Home Screen Countdown Widgets - Countdown to your events right from your home screen with our customizable widget. - Count down widget choose from background images, colors, fonts, and font colors for a personalized touch. Lock Screen Widget Countdown - No need to unlock to view date countdown information. Countdown Reminders - Get event updates without opening the days counter app. - Set advance reminders (1, 3, 7, or 15 days) or regular reminders (daily, weekdays, weekends, or custom). Never miss a special moment! Your Personal Countdown Calendar - Free Countdown Calendar allows you to see all your events in one place, browse them seamlessly, and enjoy full-screen photo memories. Days Countdown Never Miss a Beat - Day Counter lets you countdown to events that happen yearly, monthly, weekly, or daily. You'll never forget birthdays and vacation again! Your Countdown, Your Way - Track moments with precision, import calendar dates, and secure events with a password lock. - Customize the countdown app free icon, sort day countdowns effortlessly, and stay organized—all in one place! Stay on top of your special days with our countdown buddy. Download now and make every countdown unforgettable! Feedback — If you like Countdown: Widget & Reminders, please rate it 5 stars and give us a good review. — If you have any suggestions or usage questions, please email shenguangyuanhk@163.com. Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to the App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://kaavetarot.com/countdown/privacy-policy/privacy/index.html User Agreement: https://kaavetarot.com/countdown/privacy-policy/terms/index.html

Screenshots

BlackNote4 screens
Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.5 against BlackNote's 2.6. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 20) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). BlackNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. BlackNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Countdown sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 102 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of BlackNote's written reviews are positive against 62% of Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackNote ships an update every 6 weeks, Countdown every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BlackNote versus Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackNoteCountdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (20 ratings)4.5 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better61.8% of reviews
Number of ratings20102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZTECH ASIAHK SHENGUANGYUAN TECH LIMITED

Customer experience

BlackNote

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

Countdown

All ratings103 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative30.9%

Bugs and requests

BlackNote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Countdown

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Widgets don't update
  • Events deleted randomly
  • App crashes
  • App freezes on loading screen
  • Countdowns disappear
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  • App asks to update constantly
  • Events deleted after paying

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make widgets free
  • Offer more free features
  • Reduce premium cost
  • Improve free tier functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BlackNote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions10
  • One week membership3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • One week membership$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Member3 Days trial$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Monthly Member7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • One week membership3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • One week membership3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • One week membership$7.997 Days
  • One week membership7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • one year membership$19.991 Year
  • one year membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BlackNote free?
BlackNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlackNote or Countdown?
Countdown is rated higher. BlackNote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.5 from 102 ratings.
Do BlackNote or Countdown have ads?
Countdown shows ads; BlackNote does not.
Which is updated more often, BlackNote or Countdown?
BlackNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlackNote was updated on November 12, 2026 and Countdown on November 12, 2026.

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