# CountX vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountX at 96% against Countdown's 0%. CountX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (88 vs 2). Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountX has 88 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown's.

CountX ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountX | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-days-until/id6743341927/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) | [Sergei Ainozerov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815335265) |

## What reviewers say

### CountX

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

Track important dates like birthdays, trips, and exams with customizable countdowns. See them on your Home and Lock Screens, and receive alarms when the day arrives. Personalize with your own photos and share with friends.

**Highlights:** Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable countdowns, Event alarms and reminders, Repeat event options, Import from Calendar/Reminders, Personalize with photos, Shareable countdowns

**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 |


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596)

Track upcoming events with a beautifully designed countdown. Offers free basic features and a premium upgrade for unlimited events, widgets, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for anticipating special moments.

**Highlights:** Event countdowns, Customizable widgets, Smart reminders, Stylish backgrounds, Icon library, Unlimited events (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountX free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountX or Countdown?

CountX is rated higher. CountX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Countdown averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do CountX or Countdown have ads?

CountX shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, CountX or Countdown?

CountX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, CountX was updated on November 12, 2026 and Countdown on November 5, 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.*