Comparison

CountX vs Transcribe Audio to Text

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

Head to head
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

About

Transcribe Audio to Text

This app converts spoken words into formatted Markdown text files. It allows users to record voice memos, lectures, or ideas and automatically generates titles for easy organization. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Record voice memos up to 2 hours
  • Unlimited AI-powered transcription
  • Smart title generation
  • Apply Flow Tags for organization
  • Export to Markdown (.md)
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
Features
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Transform your spoken words into perfectly formatted notes with v2md! This powerful app lets you record your thoughts, lectures, meetings, or ideas and instantly converts them into clean Markdown text files. Tired of typing everything? Just speak naturally and watch as v2md creates beautifully structured notes that you can use right away. Each recording is automatically summarized with a short, descriptive title so you can easily find it later. v2md is built with your privacy in mind. No account creation, no data stored in external servers - everything stays securely on your device. Your thoughts remain yours alone. Key Features: - Record voice memos (up to 2 hours) - Unlimited smart transcription powered by advanced AI models - Record voice memos and get accurate AI transcriptions - Smart title generation for easy organization - Apply Flow Tags to turn raw transcripts into organized text based on instructions - Export to Markdown (.md) files compatible with Obsidian and other note-taking apps - Access your recordings and transcriptions through the Files app - Privacy-focused design keeps your data on your device Whether you're a student taking lecture notes, a professional dictating memos, or anyone who prefers speaking over typing, v2md transforms the way you capture your thoughts. Turn your speech into organized, searchable, and beautifully formatted notes with just a tap! Download v2md today and start speaking your notes into existence! A subscription or lifetime membership in-app purchase is required to use this app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://v2md.app/en/privacy

Screenshots

CountX4 screens
Transcribe Audio to Text3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Transcribe Audio to Text at none against CountX's shown. CountX's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 81%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Transcribe Audio to Text sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CountX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 81% of Transcribe Audio to Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CountX ships an update fortnightly, Transcribe Audio to Text every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CountX versus Transcribe Audio to Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountXTranscribe Audio to Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (86 ratings) — better4.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better26
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaffans StudiosBotisan AI Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

CountX

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

Transcribe Audio to Text

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.6%

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Transcribe Audio to Text

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$47.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is CountX free?
CountX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transcribe Audio to Text free?
Transcribe Audio to Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CountX or Transcribe Audio to Text?
CountX is rated higher. CountX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Transcribe Audio to Text averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.
Do CountX or Transcribe Audio to Text have ads?
CountX shows ads; Transcribe Audio to Text does not.
Which is updated more often, CountX or Transcribe Audio to Text?
CountX ships an update fortnightly, and Transcribe Audio to Text every 10 days. Most recently, CountX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Transcribe Audio to Text on November 6, 2026.

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