Simply Birthdays Countdown vs CountX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Birthdays Countdown
Discover fun facts about your birthday, including your star sign, birthstone, and Chinese zodiac. Track upcoming celebrations with a countdown and manage contact birthdays easily. Offers a free version with limited birthdays and an option to upgrade for unlimited access.
- Birthday countdowns
- Astrology and zodiac facts
- Birthstone information
- Contact birthday management
- Customizable themes
- Direct messaging
Read full descriptionHide full description
Never miss a birthday again, and get your reminder at exactly the time you choose. Simply Birthdays turns the birthdays already in your contacts into a beautiful countdown, with fun insights about everyone you care about. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Custom reminder time: set when your birthday notifications arrive • Countdown to every upcoming birthday, straight from your contacts • Day of the week each person was born • Star sign descriptions, Chinese zodiac animals and birthstones with images • Multiple themes, plus an optional fun wobbly animated birthday list • Full contacts editor to manage birthdays and details • Total count of contacts and of those with birthdays • Quick direct messaging from within the app • Fast search across your contacts and birthdays FREE OR FULL Try out Simply Birthdays free with a limited number of birthdays. Upgrade for unlimited birthdays with a one-time purchase or a subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN We do NOT collect, share or store any personal information. Your contacts stay on your device, and nothing is uploaded to social media or external servers. Privacy Policy: https://www.simplybirthdays.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CountX
Read full descriptionHide full description
Event Countdown is a simple app to manage important dates. Track birthdays, anniversaries, travel, work deadlines, and more with a clear countdown. The minimal design lets you see remaining time at a glance. Use reminders to ensure you never forget a special occasion. Perfect for keeping your schedule organized and your life planned. Try it now and make time management easier!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simply Birthdays Countdown at none against CountX's shown. Simply Birthdays Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Simply Birthdays Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CountX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simply Birthdays Countdown ships an update every 2 months, CountX every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Birthdays Countdown | CountX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George Cook | kota tada |
In-app purchases
Simply Birthdays Countdown
- Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
CountX
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Simply Birthdays Countdown free?
Is CountX free?
Do Simply Birthdays Countdown or CountX have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simply Birthdays Countdown or CountX?
Other comparisons
