Comparison

Countdown vs Birthday Reminder

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

Head to head
About

Countdown

Organize your life with a comprehensive reminder system for events, recurring monthly expenses, and important countdown dates. Manage multiple timers efficiently and keep track of all your important dates in one place.

Highlights
  • Event and countdown reminders
  • Automatic recurring monthly expenses
  • Multiple timer management
  • Efficient list management
  • Nearest date sorting
Features
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“Reminder" is designed to notify your events, monthly expense, and countdown dates. Features : * You can have a whole list in one screen to have an efficient management * Monthly expenses are automatically repeating every month. (The same date will be repeated for next month if you missed the specified date. 1. The Latest List * Show the list of countdown the d-day and monthly expenses in nearest dates 2. Timer * Multiple Timers (Cooking, Meditation, Break, etc. number of timers can be managed in one screen) * Timer that is being used frequently can be arranged at the top of the list 3. Countdown D-days * Anniversary, Birthday, Children’s birthday, party, meeting, social event and concert, etc. All of your events are managed in one screen * Listed from the nearest date 4. Monthly Expenses (Notification for monthly fees) * Letting you know the list of monthly expenses on time * You can pre-set the details of expenses to let you know on time * Monthly expenses are automatically repeating every month Reminder Version: Limited functions Reminder++ Pro version: Access to all functions

About

Birthday Reminder

Never forget a birthday or anniversary again. This app offers intuitive event tracking, contact syncing, and personalized celebration tools. Enjoy countdowns, age calculations, and easy sharing with loved ones.

Highlights
  • Contact import from social platforms
  • Automatic countdowns and age calculation
  • Personalized notes and postcards
  • Seamless messenger integration
  • Event grouping and organization
  • Widgets for on-the-go tracking
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Birthday Reminder: Never Miss a Special Day Again! Dive into a seamless experience of remembering and celebrating the milestones that matter. STAY IN THE LOOP: Say goodbye to forgotten birthdays or anniversaries. Our app ensures every special day gets the attention it deserves. VIBRANT & USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Navigate with ease thanks to our intuitive and visually appealing interface. SOCIAL SYNC: Import contacts effortlessly from popular social platforms. COUNTDOWN & CALCULATE: With automatic countdowns, age calculators, and day tracking, you're always informed. PERSONALIZED TOUCH: Customize with photos, notes, and beautiful postcards to make your wishes stand out. STAY CONNECTED: Seamless integration with all messengers lets you share in an instant. ORGANIZE WITH EASE: Group events and occasions to streamline reminders and wishes. WIDGETS & MORE: From reminders to widgets, we've got the tools to keep you on track. PREMIUM PERKS: ICLOUD BACKUP: Safeguard your memories and data with easy iCloud backups. HANDY WIDGET: A widget that's there when you need it, helping you keep track even on the go. AD-FREE EXPERIENCE: Dive into an uninterrupted journey of memories and wishes. SPREAD JOY: Take a moment to send personalized postcards to your loved ones and light up their day. Because every birthday is an opportunity to make someone feel extraordinary. Jumpstart your journey of memorable celebrations with Birthday Reminder – Countdown. Every moment deserves to be cherished, and with us, you’ll never miss one. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
Birthday Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown at none against Birthday Reminder's 4. Birthday Reminder's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, 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. Birthday Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 8 months, Birthday Reminder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Countdown versus Birthday Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownBirthday Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjekyung sungFORESKO, TOO

Customer experience

Countdown

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Birthday Reminder

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

Countdown

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Birthday Reminder

Subscriptions4
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year3 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • Premium - 1 Year$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Birthday Reminder free?
Birthday Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Countdown or Birthday Reminder have ads?
Neither Countdown nor Birthday Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or Birthday Reminder?
Countdown ships an update every 8 months, and Birthday Reminder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 2, 2026 and Birthday Reminder on November 3, 2026.

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