# Countdown Pro vs Nex File

Countdown Pro and Nex File both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Countdown Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of Nex File's. Countdown Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Nex File's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nex File sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nex File holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Countdown Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of Nex File's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown Pro ships an update every 4 days, Nex File every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Pro | Nex File |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pro-widget-and-timer/id6755376859/reviews) | **[3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nex-file-file-manager/id6756459919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rich Soft Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499019813) | [Peirovedin Software Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834910706) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-pro-widget-and-timer/id6755376859)

Track important upcoming and past events with customizable countdowns. Monitor days remaining or elapsed for birthdays, holidays, goals, and more. Organize your dates with tags and filters, and view them on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns, Days-left and days-since tracking, Emoji, photo, and color customization, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Repeating events and reminders, Shareable countdown cards, Offline use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Nex File

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nex-file-file-manager/id6756459919)

This app offers fast, reliable downloads with segmented technology and background support. It provides tools to organize files, including ZIP capabilities, and secure them with biometric locks. Preview media and documents before opening, all while keeping your data private on your device.

**Highlights:** Segmented downloads for faster speeds, Pause and resume downloads reliably, Organize files with folders and ZIP support, Built-in media and document viewer, Lock app/files with Face ID/Touch ID, On-device file storage, no tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NexFile+ | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Pro free?

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

### Is Nex File free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Pro or Nex File?

Nex File is rated higher. Countdown Pro averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nex File averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Countdown Pro or Nex File have ads?

Neither Countdown Pro nor Nex File shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Pro or Nex File?

Countdown Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Nex File every 9 days. Most recently, Countdown Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Nex File on September 22, 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.*