# Countdown Timer vs My Birthday Simple Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: My Birthday Simple Countdown at 5.0 against Countdown Timer's 4.5. My Birthday Simple Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Timer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. My Birthday Simple Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Birthday Simple Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Timer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, My Birthday Simple Countdown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown Timer | My Birthday Simple Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-birthday-simple-countdown/id1554367370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Marton Varga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462579601) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-clock-widget/id1123159300)

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Countdown to future events, Count up from past events, Minimalistic and intuitive interface, Track birthdays, holidays, and deadlines, Syncs across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.95 | one-time |


### My Birthday Simple Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-birthday-simple-countdown/id1554367370)

This app helps you track the number of days remaining until your birthday. It offers a straightforward and simple way to keep an eye on your special day. Updates are planned to enhance its functionality.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdown, Simple interface, Days remaining tracker, Upcoming updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

### Is My Birthday Simple Countdown free?

My Birthday Simple Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown Timer or My Birthday Simple Countdown?

My Birthday Simple Countdown is rated higher. Countdown Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while My Birthday Simple Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown Timer or My Birthday Simple Countdown have ads?

Countdown Timer shows ads; My Birthday Simple Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown Timer or My Birthday Simple Countdown?

Countdown Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Birthday Simple Countdown every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown Timer was updated on October 20, 2026 and My Birthday Simple Countdown on October 7, 2026.

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