# LifeTicker vs Countdown X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LifeTicker at 80% against Countdown X's 0%. LifeTicker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). Countdown X's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LifeTicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LifeTicker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of LifeTicker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown X's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeTicker | Countdown X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 522 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Bodynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426379822) | [Plainzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830276302) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeTicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeticker-countdown-widget/id6504392120)

This app helps you visualize and share exciting upcoming events, from major milestones to personal joys. It offers customizable countdowns with photos, music, and location, and allows shared experiences with friends and family. Beautiful widgets keep your important dates visible on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Personalized countdowns, Shared event countdowns, Home screen widgets, Event customization with photos/music, Calendar event import, 200+ templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Events - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Countdown X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeTicker free?

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

### Is Countdown X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LifeTicker or Countdown X?

LifeTicker is rated higher. LifeTicker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Countdown X averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do LifeTicker or Countdown X have ads?

Neither LifeTicker nor Countdown X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LifeTicker or Countdown X?

LifeTicker ships an update weekly, and Countdown X weekly. Most recently, LifeTicker was updated on September 14, 2026 and Countdown X on September 10, 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.*