CountX vs OrbitLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
OrbitLab
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OrbitLab is a visual N-body gravity simulator for exploring orbital physics. Create custom systems with stars and planets, adjust their mass, size, position, and velocity, and watch them evolve in real time. Use undo/redo, time controls, orbit trails, and live diagnostics to experiment with stability and motion. OrbitLab makes gravity easy and engaging to explore. Compare the orbits of the planets orbit at the same time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OrbitLab at none against CountX's 3. OrbitLab also leads on ads (none vs shown). CountX's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CountX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OrbitLab asks for nothing beyond the download.
CountX ships an update fortnightly, OrbitLab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CountX | OrbitLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaffans Studios | SHIH-CHEN FAN |
In-app purchases
CountX
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Premium Access for Lifetime$14.99
OrbitLab
No in-app purchases









