Comparison

iSetting vs CountX

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

Head to head
About

iSetting

Manage device usage and protect privacy with app locking, hiding, and geofencing features. Control app installations, in-app purchases, and website access. Offers a disguised interface for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Lock and hide specific apps
  • Geofencing for automatic app control
  • Time-based app locking
  • Restrict app installation and purchases
  • Block specific websites
  • Disguised calculator interface
  • Cross-device data sync
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iSetting is an app management and permission setting tool, suitable for individuals and parents to manage device usage and protect personal privacy and security. 【App Management】 Supports adding multiple configurations, which can be enabled with one click when needed. Main features: - Lock Apps: Prevent the use of specific apps or all apps. - Hide Apps: Hide specific apps from the device. 【Geofencing】 Automatically locks (or hides) apps when entering or leaving a specified area. Example scenarios: - Automatically lock (or hide) gaming apps on the device when entering school. - Automatically unlock (or restore) apps when returning home. 【Time Window】 Automatically locks (or hides) apps during a specified time period. Example scenarios: - Automatically lock all apps between 10:00 PM and 06:00 AM to avoid staying up late. 【Device Management】 Manage device permissions to help users restrict device access in specific scenarios. Main features: - Deny App Installation: Hide App Store. - Deny App Removal: Prevent removing apps. - Deny In-App Purchases: Prevent making in-app purchases. - Payment Confirmation: Require password to make App Store transaction. - Download Limits: The maximum app rating the user can download. - Lock Accounts: Prevent changing iCloud account. - Lock Passcode: Prevent changing passcode. - Require Automatic Date: Prevent changing date and time. - Deny Siri: Prevent access to Siri. - Deny Auto Fill: Disable Safari’s AutoFill feature. - Block Websites: Customize whitelist and blacklist. - Lock eSIM: Prevent changing eSIM settings. - Lock Cellular Plan: Prevent changing cellular plan. - Lock App Cellular Data: Prevent changing cellular data settings. - Deny Music Service: Prevent accessing Apple Music’s streaming content. - Deny Explicit Content: Prevent accessing explicit content. - Deny Erotic Books: Prevent accessing media with an erotica tag in the Bookstore. - Deny Adding Friends: Prevent adding Game Center friends. - Deny Multiplayer Gaming: Prevent joining Game Center multiplayer games. 【Lock Protection】 The app supports lock protection to prevent unauthorized changes to your settings. - Face ID. - Touch ID. - Password. 【App Camouflage】 - Supports a calculator-style lock screen interface. - Supports changing to a calculator-style icon. 【Data Sync】 The app supports syncing configuration data and preferences across devices. Enable iCloud to automatically sync data. 【Terms of Service】 https://www.yuque.com/progress_tutorial/enrt8z/gd2dh62v9rqfetz5 【Privacy Policy】 The app does not collect or share any user information, and your privacy is protected by Apple. https://www.yuque.com/progress_tutorial/enrt8z/tx43ar5z8l1ra0vt 【Contact Us】 You can send feedback via the 「Settings - Feedback」in the app, or leave your suggestions in the App Store.

About

CountX

Track important dates like birthdays, trips, and exams with customizable countdowns. View them on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, and receive alarms when the day arrives. Personalize your countdowns with photos and colors.

Highlights
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Customizable countdowns (down to the second)
  • Repeat events (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Event alarms and reminders
  • Import from Calendar and Reminders
  • Personalize with photos, colors, and fonts
  • Share countdowns with friends
Features
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Count down to the days that matter: birthdays, trips, weddings, exams, Christmas. See them live on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, and wake up to an alarm when the big day arrives. WIDGETS EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets: Single, Live, Multi and Dashboard, in small, medium and large • Lock Screen widgets: circular and rectangular • Small widgets also show in StandBy COUNTDOWNS YOUR WAY • Days until anything, down to the second • Repeat events hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly (perfect for birthdays and anniversaries) • Skip weekends or Sundays for work and school deadlines • After the day passes: count up, stay at zero, or archive it to Memories NEVER MISS IT • Event alarms that ring exactly when the moment arrives (iOS 26 and later) • Reminders from 5 minutes to 2 weeks before • Import birthdays and events from Calendar and Reminders MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL • Icons, patterns, colors, fonts or your own photos • Share a countdown with friends using a link • Siri & Shortcuts: create an event hands-free FREE AND PRO Free includes 2 active countdowns. CountX Pro unlocks unlimited countdowns, Live widgets, Calendar & Reminders import, iCloud sync, your own photos and early reminders. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://shaffans.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://shaffans.com/terms-conditions Questions or ideas? shaffans.apps@gmail.com

Screenshots

iSetting4 screens
CountX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iSetting at none against CountX's shown. iSetting also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. iSetting sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iSetting against 4.8 for CountX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of iSetting's written reviews are positive against 96% of CountX's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iSetting versus CountX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSettingCountX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (82 ratings)4.8 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews96.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8288 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer巨 林Shaffans Studios

Customer experience

iSetting

All ratings70 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

CountX

All ratings86 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iSetting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.691 Month
  • Yearly$1.491 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime(Progress)Free
  • Lifetime Discount$2.49
  • Lifetime$9.99
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 iSetting free?
iSetting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CountX free?
CountX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSetting or CountX?
CountX is rated higher. iSetting averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while CountX averages 4.8 from 88 ratings.
Do iSetting or CountX have ads?
CountX shows ads; iSetting does not.

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