# Countdown vs Dog Birthdays

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown at 4.8 against Dog Birthdays's 3.0. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (191K vs 6) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). Dog Birthdays's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dog Birthdays asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 191K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Dog Birthdays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (191K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-birthdays/id6473739258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **191K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [Stefan Mayr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321064351) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily track upcoming events with a free countdown and reminder app. Customize each event with emojis and colors, and stay organized with tags and widgets. Syncs across devices and offers optional premium features for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event creation, Customizable event colors and emojis, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Customizable reminders and alarms, iCloud sync across devices, Import events from calendars and contacts, Event grouping with tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Widget Offer | $2.29 | one-time |
| Countdown Widget | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
- ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
- 💰 One-time payment for premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid widget feature
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
- 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
- 📅 Limited repeat options for events
- 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating automatically
- Countdown display issues after iOS 14 update
- Inability to delete archived events

**Requested features**

- Add ability to count up from past events
- Provide more date/time format options
- Implement calendar view for all events
- Allow custom backgrounds for widgets
- Add support for weekly/monthly repeating events


### Dog Birthdays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-birthdays/id6473739258)

Easily calculate and remember all of your dog's birthdays, including their accelerated first year. Get countdowns and home screen widgets to never miss a celebration. Personalize with your dog's details for accurate tracking.

**Highlights:** Dog birthday calculator, Countdown timer, Home screen widget, Personalized for your dog, Accurate date calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Dog Birthdays free?

Dog Birthdays is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Dog Birthdays?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 191K ratings, while Dog Birthdays averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Dog Birthdays have ads?

Countdown shows ads; Dog Birthdays does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Dog Birthdays?

Countdown ships an update every 2 days, and Dog Birthdays every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dog Birthdays on November 4, 2026.

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