# Countdown@ vs My Birthday Simple Countdown

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Birthday Simple Countdown at none against Countdown@'s 1. My Birthday Simple Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown@'s advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Birthday Simple Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Birthday Simple Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 41K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, My Birthday Simple Countdown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown@ | My Birthday Simple Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-birthday-simple-countdown/id1554367370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Marton Varga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462579601) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


### My Birthday Simple Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-birthday-simple-countdown/id1554367370)

This app helps you track the number of days remaining until your birthday. It offers a straightforward and simple way to keep an eye on your special day. Updates are planned to enhance its functionality.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdown, Simple interface, Days remaining tracker, Upcoming updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

### Is My Birthday Simple Countdown free?

My Birthday Simple Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown@ or My Birthday Simple Countdown?

My Birthday Simple Countdown is rated higher. Countdown@ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while My Birthday Simple Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Countdown@ or My Birthday Simple Countdown have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; My Birthday Simple Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown@ or My Birthday Simple Countdown?

Countdown@ ships an update every 5 days, and My Birthday Simple Countdown every 2 days. Most recently, Countdown@ was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Birthday Simple Countdown on October 27, 2026.

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