# Countdown vs Countdown X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 100% against Countdown X's 0%. Countdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). Countdown X's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 0% of Countdown X's.

Countdown ships an update monthly, Countdown X weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Countdown X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-minimal-event-timer/id6753778108/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oluwadunsin Agbolabori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836054537) | [Plainzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830276302) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-minimal-event-timer/id6753778108)

Visually track upcoming events with a unique battery-style progress indicator. Offers customizable widgets, smart reminders, and instant calendar import. Designed for privacy and offline use, it helps you stay motivated by seeing time fill up towards your goals.

**Highlights:** Battery-style progress visualization, Multiple home screen widget styles, Lock screen widget support, Customizable smart reminders, Instant calendar event import, Private and offline functionality, Color and icon customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### Countdown X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or deadline again. Plan ahead and stay organized for all your meaningful moments.

**Highlights:** Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines, Customizable home screen widgets, Smart event notifications, Organize multiple events, Privacy-focused, no account needed, iCloud sync (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Countdown X?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Countdown X averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Countdown X have ads?

Neither Countdown nor Countdown X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Countdown X?

Countdown ships an update monthly, and Countdown X weekly. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 3, 2026 and Countdown X on September 10, 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.*