Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Companion vs Countfie

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

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About

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Enhance your audio experience with over 200 tailored presets and controls for compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets and earbuds. Optimize game sounds, music, and communication for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • 200+ game-enhancing presets
  • Customizable dual EQ
  • Dual audio pairing (2.4GHz & Bluetooth)
  • Communication controls
  • Active Noise Canceling (Elite/GameBuds)
  • Transparency Noise Control (Elite/GameBuds)
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SteelSeries Headsets Compatibility: Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Arctis Gamebuds™, Arctis Nova 7, Arctis Nova 5, Arctis Nova 3. Get an epic audio advantage with +200 tailored presets and audio controls for your headset and earbuds that just work. Kick back, tune in, and buff your compatible SteelSeries Arctis headsets, or GameBuds™ for your next console crusade. For All Compatible Headset Features: 1. Effortless Setup: Connect via the dongle for instant, zero-latency console audio through a 2.4 GHz connection. 2. Dual Audio Pairing: Switch from a 2.4GHz connection to seamlessly pair your phone via Bluetooth so you can enjoy music or chat while you’re playing instead. 3. Customizable Dual EQ: Independently adjust the dual equalizer for both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections to optimize all of your audio. 4. 200+ Game-Enhancing Presets: Use one-touch presets to amplify in-game sound cues and create an immersive experience in popular games such as Fortnite, CoD: Modern Warfare III, Apex Legends, and more. 5. Immersive Music Presets: Enjoy finely tuned EQ profiles for every genre—including Afrobeats, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Reggae, Lo-fi Chill, Metal, Synthwave, and Trap—so your headset sounds amazing whether you’re gaming or just vibing. 6. Communication Controls: Optimize your chat clarity by adjusting mic sidetone and volume on the fly during gameplay. Arctis Nova Elite, Arctis Nova Pro Omni, and Arctis GameBuds™ Exclusive Features: 1. Active Noise Canceling: Turn on noise canceling to hush your clickity clacks and whirring fans. Deliver crystal clear callouts in every clutch moment. 2. Transparency Noise Control: Go into transparency mode to hear when the pizza arrives, and your friend is right next to you. Always maintain ultimate control over your gaming audio. Arctis Nova Elite and Arctis Nova Pro Omni Exclusive Features: Dual Microphone Modes – Switch between the Boom Mic for crystal-clear game callouts or streaming, and the On-ear Mic for everyday chats and calls. Microphone EQ Presets – Instantly shape your voice with profiles like Balanced, Broadcast low pitch, or Crisp, tailored to fit your style.

About

Countfie

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How many days until Christmas? Countfie answers before you even unlock your phone. Big, bold countdowns on your Lock Screen and Home Screen for every holiday, trip and moment you can't wait for. HOLIDAYS, READY TO GO Over 20 holidays come with the correct date every year: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Ramadan and more. Tap once and you're counting. FOR YOUR OWN BIG DAYS - Birthday, wedding, anniversary and baby due date - Vacation, flight, road trip and honeymoon - Concert, exam, game day and job interview - Any custom event you want WIDGETS EVERYWHERE - Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large - Lock Screen widgets: ring, gauge, minimal, rectangular and inline - Any emoji as your countdown's symbol - "Up next" widget shows your closest event MORE THAN A NUMBER - Live countdown with days, hours, minutes and seconds - Notes and a progress bar for each event - Reminders before the big day - Share cards for stories, posts and wallpapers - Widget styles: Solid, Light, Dark and Paper LIVE TIMERS (PREMIUM) Countdowns for the next few minutes, ticking on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island: - Gym rest timer and work/rest intervals with rounds - Cooking presets for eggs, pasta and rice - Focus sessions with breaks, tea, plank, meditation and brushing teeth - Any custom time, with sound and haptics at every round and at the end - Quick start widgets for your favorite timers COUNTFIE PREMIUM Your first week is free, with 1 countdown. After that, Countfie needs Premium: a subscription or a one-time purchase. Premium unlocks: - Unlimited countdowns - Seasonal widget themes: Holiday, Bubblegum, Autumn, Winter Arc - Your own photo as a widget background - Number fonts and text colors - 10 extra colors plus any color you pick - Count up mode for "days since" moments - Live timers on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - New seasonal themes as they arrive Choose monthly, yearly with a 3-day free trial, or pay once. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. The free trial converts to a paid yearly subscription unless canceled before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign up. Your countdowns stay on your device. Terms of Use: https://www.countfie.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.countfie.com/privacy

Screenshots

SteelSeries Arctis Companion4 screens
Countfie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SteelSeries Arctis Companion at none against Countfie's 3. SteelSeries Arctis Companion also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). Countfie's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Countfie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SteelSeries Arctis Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SteelSeries Arctis Companion ships an update fortnightly, Countfie every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SteelSeries Arctis Companion versus Countfie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteelSeries Arctis CompanionCountfie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGN Audio ASNatalia Tomala

Bugs and requests

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not detecting headset
  • Headset muting when app is opened
  • Game presets not updated
  • Connectivity issues with Xbox

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Arctis Nova 7
  • Add support for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
  • Allow custom EQ creation
  • Enable firmware updates from the app
  • Add support for more headset models

Countfie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SteelSeries Arctis Companion

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Countfie

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium, Pay Once$14.99

Questions

Is SteelSeries Arctis Companion free?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countfie free?
Countfie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SteelSeries Arctis Companion or Countfie have ads?
Neither SteelSeries Arctis Companion nor Countfie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SteelSeries Arctis Companion or Countfie?
SteelSeries Arctis Companion ships an update fortnightly, and Countfie every 3 days. Most recently, SteelSeries Arctis Companion was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countfie on November 1, 2026.

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