# Birthday Countdown vs Since i・Countdown days・widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Birthday Countdown at 74% against Since i・Countdown days・widget's 36%. Birthday Countdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 44). Since i・Countdown days・widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Since i・Countdown days・widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birthday Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Countdown has 7.8K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Birthday Countdown's written reviews are positive against 36% of Since i・Countdown days・widget's.

Birthday Countdown ships an update weekly, Since i・Countdown days・widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Countdown | Since i・Countdown days・widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown/id1452049360/reviews)** | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [Alex Getman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171902256) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown/id1452049360)

Never miss an important birthday again with this easy-to-use countdown and reminder app. Set custom notifications, import contacts, and even view upcoming events on your Apple Watch. Premium features include lock screen widgets and data export.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdowns, Customizable notifications, Import from contacts/calendar, Apple Watch support, Lock screen widgets (Premium), Share countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Birthday Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Birthday Widget Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Birthday Widget | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📆 Effective birthday reminders
- 🔍 Useful birthday countdown
- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable widget options
- 💰 One-time payment, no subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches causing date changes
- 🔔 Inconsistent notification issues
- 🔒 Limited backup/restore options
- 💸 Paid features not worth the cost
- 🔍 Lack of search/filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly changing or being off by a day
- App crashing or becoming unusable after updates
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to open or access the app after a reset

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use personal photos
- Provide more reminder time options
- Allow adding notes/details for birthdays
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Implement import/export backup functionality


### Since i・Countdown days・widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117)

This app helps you track important dates and events with customizable countdowns and reminders. You can add personal notes to events, use it as a diary, and share your countdowns with others. Widgets allow you to see upcoming events directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Add notes to events, Share events with friends, Photo backgrounds for countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Countdown free?

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

### Is Since i・Countdown days・widget free?

Since i・Countdown days・widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Countdown or Since i・Countdown days・widget?

Birthday Countdown is rated higher. Birthday Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Since i・Countdown days・widget averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Birthday Countdown or Since i・Countdown days・widget have ads?

Birthday Countdown shows ads; Since i・Countdown days・widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Countdown or Since i・Countdown days・widget?

Birthday Countdown ships an update weekly, and Since i・Countdown days・widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Birthday Countdown was updated on September 24, 2026 and Since i・Countdown days・widget on September 3, 2026.

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