# CountX vs Countdown Widget

CountX and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's. CountX also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Countdown Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CountX against 4.7 for Countdown Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown Widget's.

CountX ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountX | Countdown Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927/reviews)** | [4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 78 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) | [DN Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784929111) |

## 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 Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget/id6749346886)

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets on your home screen. Create unlimited countdowns for birthdays, vacations, goals, and more. Receive smart reminders to ensure you never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Home screen widgets (Small, Medium, Large), All-day or time-specific events, Smart event reminders, Filter past events, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Day FREE Trial - Premium | $9.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountX free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget free?

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

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

CountX is rated higher. CountX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do CountX or Countdown Widget have ads?

Neither CountX nor Countdown Widget shows ads.

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

CountX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, CountX was updated on September 1, 2026 and Countdown Widget on September 10, 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.*