Comparison

Countdown vs CountX

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Features
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Countdown is the ultimate app to help you keep track of all your upcoming events and special moments. Whether you’re eagerly anticipating your next vacation, counting down the days until you reunite with a friend, or preparing for a major life event like a wedding or birthday, Countdown gives you the tools to visualize and manage the time left until that important date. With Countdown, you can create personalized countdowns for any occasion. Each countdown can display the exact time remaining in your choice of units: hours, minutes, days, months, or even years. Want to know how many months until the holidays, or how many hours until your weekend getaway? Countdown makes it easy to track every detail. The app offers complete customization, allowing you to personalize your countdowns with unique names, colors, and icons, making each event feel special and distinctive. You can also set reminders to ensure you never miss an important moment, with notifications that keep you updated as the event draws closer. For even greater convenience, Countdown includes a widget feature, so you can display your countdowns directly on your home screen. This way, you have a constant reminder of the events you're most excited about, right at your fingertips, without even opening the app. With its sleek and intuitive design, Countdown is more than just a timer — it’s your personal countdown manager for all the meaningful moments in your life. Never miss a beat, and always know exactly how much time remains until your next adventure or celebration! SUBSCRIPTION: We offer an auto-renewing subscription: Length: Yearly Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period 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 prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://nstx.io/Countdown/Countdown-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nstx.io/Countdown/Countdown-terms.html

About

CountX

Track important events like birthdays and deadlines with customizable widgets for your Home, Lock, and StandBy screens. Set up recurring countdowns, import from your existing calendar, and receive real-time notifications. Personalize your countdowns with custom themes and icons for a stylish and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets for Home, Lock, and StandBy screens
  • Smart event creation with repeat options
  • Import events from Calendar & Reminders
  • Real-time notifications
  • Custom themes and icons
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Count down to any event and wake up to it with a custom alarm — birthdays, trips, deadlines, anniversaries. CountX puts live countdowns on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy, then rings your alarm exactly when the moment arrives. What makes CountX awesome? Smart Event Creation – Set up countdowns with repeat options and customizable countdown modifiers (exclude weekends). Import from Calendar & Reminders – Automatically pull in your important dates. Home, Lock & StandBy Widgets – Always stay updated with stylish, glanceable widgets. Minimal & Elegant Design – A clean, distraction-free interface. Custom Themes & Icons – Personalize your countdowns to match your style. Real-Time Notifications – Get timely alerts so you never miss an event. Custom Alarms – Set alarms tied directly to your countdowns. Wake up to your birthday, your trip, your deadline — right when it matters. Simple. Powerful. Beautiful. CountX keeps you excited about the moments that matter most! Most of CountX’s core features are free. Some premium features require a one-time purchase or subscription to unlock the full experience. Please note: unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period your subscription will automatically renew for an additional period. Renewal charges may appear up to 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Refunds are not provided if a subscription is canceled before the end of the period. Privacy Policy: https://shaffans.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://shaffans.com/terms-conditions We’ve put a lot of love into CountX and hope you enjoy it! If you have suggestions, ideas, or need support, reach out anytime at shaffans.apps@gmail.com. Download CountX now and start counting down to your next big moment!

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
CountX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CountX at every 2 weeks against Countdown's every 21 months. Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Countdown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year and CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 21 months, CountX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown versus CountX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownCountX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—84 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraShaffans Studios

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions1
  • Countdown Yearly$8.991 Year
3 purchases

CountX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access for Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountX free?
CountX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or CountX have ads?
Neither Countdown nor CountX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or CountX?
Countdown ships an update every 21 months, and CountX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 8, 2026 and CountX on September 1, 2026.

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