# Countix vs SideTVs

The clearest difference is price: SideTVs at Free against Countix's $0.99. Countix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SideTVs is free to download; Countix costs $0.99 up front. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Countix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countix ships an update every 3 days, SideTVs monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countix | SideTVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidetvs/id6776528084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eetu Manttari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882292700) | [强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896609908) |

## What reviewers say

### Countix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countix-simple-counter/id6760009819)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SideTVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidetvs/id6776528084)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control for smart TVs, Screen mirroring and casting, ADB control for Android TVs, Media and document casting, App management (Pro), Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countix free?

Countix costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SideTVs free?

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

### Do Countix or SideTVs have ads?

Neither Countix nor SideTVs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countix or SideTVs?

Countix ships an update every 3 days, and SideTVs monthly. Most recently, Countix was updated on October 2, 2026 and SideTVs on October 11, 2026.

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