# CountX vs Glean

The clearest difference is ads: Glean at none against CountX's shown. Glean also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). CountX's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 3). 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 Glean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CountX has 85 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CountX ships an update fortnightly, Glean every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountX | Glean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countx-countdown-and-reminders/id6743341927/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glean-where-the-lost-return/id6763236174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaffans Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793082923) | [新焰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882014839) |

## 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 |


### Glean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glean-where-the-lost-return/id6763236174)

This app acts as a smart clipboard, saving all copied content across your devices. It offers unlimited history, powerful search, and organization tools like tagging and favorites. Seamlessly paste content into any app using its keyboard or share sheet integration.

**Highlights:** Unlimited clipboard history, Cross-device sync, Search and filter clips, Tagging and favorites, In-app pasting keyboard, Share sheet integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glean Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Glean Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Glean Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CountX free?

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

### Is Glean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CountX or Glean?

Glean is rated higher. CountX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Glean averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CountX or Glean have ads?

CountX shows ads; Glean does not.

### Which is updated more often, CountX or Glean?

CountX ships an update fortnightly, and Glean every 6 days. Most recently, CountX was updated on October 22, 2026 and Glean on October 21, 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.*