# Countdown vs CountX

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | CountX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **84** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-counter/id6670753905)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


### CountX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*