Comparison

Postmortem vs Countzown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Postmortem

Features
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PostMortem – Your Digital Legacy Companion Keep the important stuff safe, organized, and delivered when it matters. PostMortem lets you store messages, passwords, contacts, debts, and files, then securely release them to trusted recipients after a period of inactivity. What it does - Secure “message boxes” for your wishes, instructions, passwords, debts, and documents. - Time-locked delivery: set an inactivity window; if you don’t check in, your boxes release. - Recipient portal: loved ones get a clean, guided view of everything they need. - Attach files: upload photos, PDFs, and more; recipients can view or download. - One-tap PDF export: generate a polished summary of a box to share or archive. - “I’m alive” check-in: send heartbeats to keep boxes locked until you’re ready. - Contact book: manage who receives what, with multiple recipients per box. - Works offline-friendly: view and organize even with spotty connectivity; sends when back online. How it works 1. Create a box for a person or scenario (estate plan, account list, instructions). 2. Add text notes, login credentials, debts/obligations, and file attachments. 3. Set the inactivity timer that should trigger release. 4. Invite recipients—only they can access their assigned boxes after release. 5. Periodically check in with “I’m alive” to keep things locked; if you stop, PostMortem delivers. Security you can trust - End-to-end mindset: data is encrypted before it’s sent and decrypted only for recipients. - No shared passwords: each box uses keys you control. - Privacy by default: nothing is sold or shared; you decide who sees what and when. Great for - Estate planning and last wishes - Household logins and subscriptions - Financial obligations (who owes what, due dates, contacts) - Family instructions, medical notes, insurance details - Secure document handoff (IDs, policies, deeds, checklists) Why you’ll love it - Clear, modern design that keeps complex info tidy. - Rich attachments and PDF exports for a complete record. - Peace of mind: your people get exactly what they need, precisely when they need it. Get organized today so your loved ones aren’t left guessing tomorrow. Install PostMortem and set up your first box in minutes.

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Countzown

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Count down to birthdays, trips and renewals on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch. Three reminders stay free forever, with every widget included. A passport expiring before a trip. Car insurance up for renewal. Your best friend's birthday. The holiday you booked six months ago. Countzown gives every meaningful date a live countdown. Place it where you see it every day: on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. COUNTDOWN WIDGETS DESIGNED FOR YOUR GLANCE Check how many days remain without unlocking your iPhone. • Home Screen widgets in two compact and featured sizes • Lock Screen widgets in three styles: circular, rectangular, and inline • 4 Apple Watch complications tuned for glanceable updates • Live countdowns that stay accurate at every local midnight THE BEAUTY OF PAPER & INK No neon clutter. No distracting animations. • Headline-style typography set in New York and SF Pro • Six curated accent colors or your own full-bleed photo cover • Clean progress indicator showing time elapsed • Instant share sheet to export any countdown as an elegant card SMART ALERTS IN TIME TO ACT Receive notifications when you can still take action. • Alert on the day, a week before, or a month ahead • Clear, context-aware notification copy for birthdays and deadlines • Repeating dates: annual birthdays, anniversaries, and renewals roll forward automatically • Pro: set custom alert times and multiple notifications per countdown AUTOMATIC CALENDAR SYNC Connect your schedule in seconds. • One-way import from your Apple Calendar into Countzown • Pro: Automatic Calendar Sync keeps countdowns updated whenever your calendar events change • Clean event deduplication and series handling PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your schedule belongs to you. • No account or login required • No advertisements • No tracking frameworks or data brokers • Everything stays securely on your device FREE FOREVER, HONEST PRO Keep up to three reminders completely free forever. Every widget family, photo cover, and accent color is included from day one. Countzown Pro unlocks unlimited countdowns, automatic Calendar Sync, and multiple custom alert times: • Yearly subscription (auto-renewable) • Lifetime purchase (pay once, keep forever) Prices are shown in your local currency before purchase. Questions or feedback? Reach out directly at hello@countzown.app SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFO Countzown Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription (Yearly) or a one-time purchase (Lifetime). • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • A yearly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://support-url-generator.com/privacy/aoSsTBTo0p2H • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Postmortem4 screens
Countzown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Postmortem at none against Countzown's 2. Postmortem also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countzown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Postmortem asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postmortem ships an update every 9 days, Countzown every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Postmortem versus Countzown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostmortemCountzown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxiom Technologies LTDMohammed Derkaoui

In-app purchases

None

Postmortem

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Countzown

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Postmortem free?
Postmortem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countzown free?
Countzown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Postmortem or Countzown have ads?
Neither Postmortem nor Countzown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Postmortem or Countzown?
Postmortem ships an update every 9 days, and Countzown every 5 days. Most recently, Postmortem was updated on October 4, 2026 and Countzown on October 12, 2026.

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