Comparison

CountX vs LockRemind

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

LockRemind

Transform your iPhone's lock screen into a dynamic reminder system. See important tasks at a glance with smart widgets and create custom wallpapers that display your reminders beautifully. Stay organized and stylish without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Smart lock screen widgets
  • Dynamic wallpaper creator
  • Embedded reminders
  • Aesthetic customization
  • Personalized styling
Features
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Never miss what matters with Lock Screen Reminders – your personal productivity assistant that transforms your iPhone's lock screen into an organized, beautiful reminder system. Whether you're a busy student tracking assignments, a professional managing deadlines, or someone who loves personalized aesthetics, our app combines powerful reminder functionality with stunning wallpaper customization. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Lock Screen Widgets – See important reminders without unlocking your phone • Dynamic Wallpaper Creator – Generate custom wallpapers with embedded reminders and personalized styling • Aesthetic Customization – Choose fonts, colors, and themes that match your personal style Perfect for students preparing for exams, professionals juggling multiple projects, or anyone wanting their reminders to be as beautiful as they are functional. Download now and make every glance at your phone a reminder of what's important.

Screenshots

CountX4 screens
LockRemind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CountX at Free against LockRemind's $1.99. CountX also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 8). LockRemind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support 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

CountX is free to download; LockRemind costs $1.99 up front. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LockRemind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CountX against 4.8 for LockRemind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountX has 88 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 100% of LockRemind's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CountX ships an update fortnightly, LockRemind weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CountX versus LockRemind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountXLockRemind
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (88 ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaffans StudiosBeijiou Ltd

Customer experience

CountX

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

LockRemind

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

LockRemind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CountX free?
CountX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockRemind free?
LockRemind costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CountX or LockRemind?
CountX is rated higher. CountX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while LockRemind averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do CountX or LockRemind have ads?
CountX shows ads; LockRemind does not.
Which is updated more often, CountX or LockRemind?
CountX ships an update fortnightly, and LockRemind weekly. Most recently, CountX was updated on November 8, 2026 and LockRemind on November 5, 2026.

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