# CountX vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountX at 100% against Countdown's 0%. CountX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (85 vs 2). Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown's.

CountX ships an update fortnightly, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountX | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-widgets/id6748964596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 89 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-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 |


### 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 85 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 fortnightly, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, CountX was updated on October 22, 2026 and Countdown on October 17, 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.*