# Countdown X vs Ibi's Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Ibi's Countdown at 5.0 against Countdown X's 4.0. Ibi's Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Countdown X's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Ibi's Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ibi's Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Countdown X ships an update every 2 weeks, Ibi's Countdown weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown X | Ibi's Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-countdown/id6759992203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plainzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830276302) | [Ebrahim Zulqarni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882166274) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Ibi's Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibis-countdown/id6759992203)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown X free?

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

### Is Ibi's Countdown free?

Ibi's Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown X or Ibi's Countdown?

Ibi's Countdown is rated higher. Countdown X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ibi's Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown X or Ibi's Countdown have ads?

Neither Countdown X nor Ibi's Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown X or Ibi's Countdown?

Countdown X ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ibi's Countdown weekly. Most recently, Countdown X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ibi's Countdown on October 24, 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.*