# Countsy vs ShuffleSort

The clearest difference is price: Countsy at Free against ShuffleSort's $1.99. Countsy also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). ShuffleSort's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Countsy is free to download; ShuffleSort costs $1.99 up front. Countsy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShuffleSort asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShuffleSort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countsy has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Countsy's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShuffleSort's.

Countsy ships an update every 3 weeks, ShuffleSort every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countsy | ShuffleSort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countsy-countdown-widget/id6505040413/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shufflesort-photo-randomizer/id6770377357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 72 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oguz Aydemir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700033488) | [Russel Glass](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896207193) |

## What reviewers say

### Countsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countsy-countdown-widget/id6505040413)

Visually track important upcoming events with customizable widgets for your Home and Lock Screens. Get real-time updates and share your countdowns with others. Manage multiple events and receive smart notifications.

**Highlights:** Home and Lock Screen widgets, Real-time updates, Customizable themes and fonts, Shareable countdowns, Multiple countdown tracking, Smart notifications, Cloud backup and sync

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal but effective
- 👍 Handy widget
- 👍 Clean layout and fonts
- 👍 Easy setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ridiculous pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating

**Requested features**

- Widget update accuracy


### ShuffleSort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shufflesort-photo-randomizer/id6770377357)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Randomize and rename photo files for various uses like slideshows, digital frames, or shared collections. This tool processes photos locally, ensuring privacy and offline functionality. Export renamed copies as a ZIP file, keeping your originals untouched.

**Highlights:** Randomize photo order, Rename exported copies sequentially, Preview filenames, Customize numbering and prefixes, Export as ZIP, Works offline, No ads or subscriptions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countsy free?

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

### Is ShuffleSort free?

ShuffleSort costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countsy or ShuffleSort?

ShuffleSort is rated higher. Countsy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while ShuffleSort averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countsy or ShuffleSort have ads?

Countsy shows ads; ShuffleSort does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countsy or ShuffleSort?

Countsy ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShuffleSort every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countsy was updated on October 21, 2026 and ShuffleSort on October 25, 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.*