# Birthday Countdown vs Flower Language

The clearest difference is monetization model: Birthday Countdown at free with in-app purchases against Flower Language's subscription. Birthday Countdown also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (8K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Flower Language sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Birthday Countdown against 4.7 for Flower Language. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Birthday Countdown's written reviews are positive against 81% of Flower Language's.

Birthday Countdown ships an update every 8 days, Flower Language weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Countdown | Flower Language |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown/id1452049360/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flower-language-diy-wallpaper/id6504266914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Find Appiness LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685887104) | [Linh Dan Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678924251) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Countdown

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

Never miss an important date again with this easy-to-use countdown and reminder app. Get timely notifications, import contacts, and customize your alerts. Premium features offer widgets for your home and lock screens, plus Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdowns, Customizable reminders, Import from contacts/calendar/Facebook, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Dark Mode, 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


### Flower Language

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flower-language-diy-wallpaper/id6504266914)

Design personalized wallpapers, themes, and keyboard styles using the language of flowers and other creative elements. Transform your phone's look with unique floral patterns, curated designs, and interactive keyboard themes. Create live wallpapers and explore special game modes for a truly expressive mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Flower language wallpapers, Themed wallpapers (animals, space), Customizable home and lock screen themes, Themed keyboard designs, DIY and live wallpaper creation, Widget collections

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIY Wallpaper Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| DIY Wallpaper Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| DIY Wallpaper Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| DIY Wallpaper Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable wallpapers
- 💡 Variety of themes (flowers, space, aquarium)
- 🎨 Ability to create personalized designs
- 🤩 Fun and creative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 💸 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g., widgets not loading, unable to delete designs)
- 🤔 Limited customization options for DIY wallpapers

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to save or download custom wallpapers
- Inconsistent performance and lagging issues

**Requested features**

- More themes and design options beyond flowers, space, and aquarium
- Ability to fully customize DIY wallpapers without premium access
- Improved ad management or ad-free option
- Better widget integration and functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Countdown free?

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

### Is Flower Language free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Countdown or Flower Language?

Birthday Countdown is rated higher. Birthday Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Flower Language averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Birthday Countdown or Flower Language have ads?

Both Birthday Countdown and Flower Language show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Countdown or Flower Language?

Birthday Countdown ships an update every 8 days, and Flower Language weekly. Most recently, Birthday Countdown was updated on November 2, 2026 and Flower Language on November 4, 2026.

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