# Birthday Reminder + Countdown vs Events

The clearest difference is rating: Birthday Reminder + Countdown at 4.6 against Events's 3.4. Birthday Reminder + Countdown also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (174 vs 5). Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Reminder + Countdown sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Events sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birthday Reminder + Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Reminder + Countdown has 174 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Birthday Reminder + Countdown's written reviews are positive against 69% of Events's.

Birthday Reminder + Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Events every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Reminder + Countdown | Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-plus-countdown/id1231593938/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-habit-tracker/id1509786481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Biserov](https://appshunter.io/developer/572869256) | [Hermann Wagenleitner](https://appshunter.io/developer/543089550) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Reminder + Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-plus-countdown/id1231593938)

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries again. This app offers a simple interface to manage contacts, import events, and receive timely reminders. It also provides fun extras like horoscopes and the ability to share contact lists.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Import from Contacts, VK, OK, Calendar view, Widget support, Customizable reminders, Add notes to contacts, Share contact list/backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.49 | per month |
| Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full access for 3 months | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month With 3 Day Trial | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium for year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium for year | $12.99 | per year |
| Donate Tier3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-habit-tracker/id1509786481)

This app helps you remember important dates, track tasks, and build or break habits. It assists in achieving goals, staying focused, and monitoring your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Task tracking, Habit building, Habit breaking, Progress monitoring, Customizable reminders, Event countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Events Premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Events Premium Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Events Premium Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Reminder + Countdown free?

Birthday Reminder + Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Events free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Reminder + Countdown or Events?

Birthday Reminder + Countdown is rated higher. Birthday Reminder + Countdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Events averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Birthday Reminder + Countdown or Events have ads?

Birthday Reminder + Countdown shows ads; Events does not.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Reminder + Countdown or Events?

Birthday Reminder + Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Events every 9 days. Most recently, Birthday Reminder + Countdown was updated on November 6, 2026 and Events on November 7, 2026.

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