Comparison

Countdown X vs TV Commander

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

Head to head
About

Countdown X

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
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Countdown X is a powerful and easy-to-use app for tracking important days, events, and dates. Stay organized, plan ahead, and never forget meaningful moments with clean, customizable widgets. Create countdowns for birthdays, holidays, work deadlines, or any event, and see how many days are left at a glance. Designed for simplicity and clarity, Countdown X works equally well for everyday reminders and long-term planning. Track Events That Matter Countdown X helps you track all your important events—birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, trips, school or work deadlines, and special occasions. Each event shows the remaining days, keeping you focused and prepared. Countdown and Event Management Create and manage events quickly: set exact dates, organize multiple events in one place, and see which event is next. Countdown X is intuitive, so you spend less time managing settings and more time enjoying your events. Smart Reminders Receive notifications when important days arrive. Get alerted exactly when your countdown reaches zero, so you never miss birthdays, deadlines, or milestones. Notifications are simple, reliable, and designed to keep you informed. Widgets for Quick Access Keep events visible on your Home Screen with widgets. View upcoming events at a glance, see remaining days without opening the app, and keep important dates always within reach. Widgets blend naturally with iOS for a seamless experience. Pro Features Upgrade to Countdown X Pro to unlock advanced features: unlimited events, custom themes, iCloud sync, calendar import, smart reminders, premium support, and an ad-free experience. Perfect for users who want full control and flexibility. Privacy and Data Protection No account is required, your events remain private, and data is stored securely through iCloud. Countdown X is built with privacy in mind. Whether counting down to celebrations, tracking deadlines, or planning the future, Countdown X keeps your important moments organized and visible. Download Countdown X today and never miss a day that matters. Terms of service: https://countdownx.app/terms Privacy policy: https://countdownx.app/privacy

About

TV Commander

Features
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TV Commander turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, easy-to-use remote for your Smart TV. No clutter. No confusing menus. Just the controls you actually need: power, volume, channels, navigation, numbers, input, home, guide, color buttons, mute, and voice commands. Designed for everyday use, TV Commander keeps the main remote controls on one screen so you can quickly tap what you need without searching through hidden panels. Why you’ll like it: • Simple universal remote layout • Essential TV buttons only • Easy-to-read controls • Fast local TV discovery • Works over your Wi-Fi network • Support for popular Smart TV brands • No extra hardware required TV Commander is built for people who want a remote app that feels direct, familiar, and easy from the first launch. Compatibility may vary depending on your TV model, software version, network settings, and manufacturer protocol support.

Screenshots

Countdown X4 screens
TV Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Commander at every 2 days against Countdown X's every 2 weeks. TV Commander also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TV Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown X ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Commander every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Countdown X versus TV Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown XTV Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlainzerMiro De Carolis

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Countdown X

Subscriptions3
  • Countdown Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Countdown Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Countdown Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Countdown Pro Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

TV Commander

One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Countdown X free?
Countdown X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Commander free?
TV Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown X or TV Commander have ads?
Neither Countdown X nor TV Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown X or TV Commander?
Countdown X ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Commander every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown X was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Commander on October 18, 2026.

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