# CountX vs Screen Recorder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CountX at 96% against Screen Recorder's 40%. CountX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Screen Recorder's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Recorder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of CountX's written reviews are positive against 40% of Screen Recorder's.

CountX ships an update fortnightly, Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountX | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-days-until/id6743341927/reviews)** | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id6757123646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **96.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## 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. 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:** 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 |


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id6757123646)

Capture your phone's screen with audio and record in the background. Edit recordings with trimming, speed control, and filters. Ideal for tutorials, gameplay, and presentations.

**Highlights:** Screen recording with audio, Background video recording, Video trimming, Video speed control, Add video filters, High-quality recording

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountX free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountX or Screen Recorder?

CountX is rated higher. CountX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do CountX or Screen Recorder have ads?

CountX shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, CountX or Screen Recorder?

CountX ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, CountX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Screen Recorder on October 31, 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.*