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 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
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Count down to any event and wake up to it with a custom alarm — birthdays, trips, deadlines, anniversaries. CountX puts live countdowns on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy, then rings your alarm exactly when the moment arrives. What makes CountX awesome? Smart Event Creation – Set up countdowns with repeat options and customizable countdown modifiers (exclude weekends). Import from Calendar & Reminders – Automatically pull in your important dates. Home, Lock & StandBy Widgets – Always stay updated with stylish, glanceable widgets. Minimal & Elegant Design – A clean, distraction-free interface. Custom Themes & Icons – Personalize your countdowns to match your style. Real-Time Notifications – Get timely alerts so you never miss an event. Custom Alarms – Set alarms tied directly to your countdowns. Wake up to your birthday, your trip, your deadline — right when it matters. Simple. Powerful. Beautiful. CountX keeps you excited about the moments that matter most! Most of CountX’s core features are free. Some premium features require a one-time purchase or subscription to unlock the full experience. Please note: unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period your subscription will automatically renew for an additional period. Renewal charges may appear up to 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Refunds are not provided if a subscription is canceled before the end of the period. Privacy Policy: https://shaffans.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://shaffans.com/terms-conditions We’ve put a lot of love into CountX and hope you enjoy it! If you have suggestions, ideas, or need support, reach out anytime at shaffans.apps@gmail.com. Download CountX now and start counting down to your next big moment!

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 (85 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 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CountX ships an update fortnightly, LockRemind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 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 (85 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — 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
Size89 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShaffans StudiosBeijiou Ltd

Customer experience

CountX

All ratings85 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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 and LockRemind are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 85 and 8 ratings respectively.
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 October 17, 2026 and LockRemind on October 11, 2026.

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