# Since i・Countdown days・widget vs Birthday Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Birthday Countdown at 4.8 against Since i・Countdown days・widget's 4.1. Birthday Countdown also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 48%) and ratings volume (428 vs 46). Since i・Countdown days・widget's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Since i・Countdown days・widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Birthday Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birthday Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Countdown has 428 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Since i・Countdown days・widget's written reviews are positive against 64% of Birthday Countdown's.

Since i・Countdown days・widget ships an update every 2 weeks, Birthday Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Since i・Countdown days・widget | Birthday Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-icountdown-dayswidget/id1470170117/reviews) | **[4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-reminder/id1550516996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **428** |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Getman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171902256) | [HAPPYPIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421366219) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Birthday Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-reminder/id1550516996)

Never forget a birthday again with this intuitive app. Track upcoming celebrations, import contacts, and receive customizable notifications. Widgets display important dates directly on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Birthday tracking and countdown, Home screen widgets, Contact import, CSV import, Customizable notifications, iCloud sync and backup, Contact grouping

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful reminders
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 🔒 Secure data handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect date import
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🔋 Ads in paid version
- 🐛 Widget issues on iOS 26

**Reported bugs**

- Birthdays show one day off
- Widget not working on iOS 26
- Unable to send templates after update
- Imported dates are a day ahead

**Requested features**

- Add anniversary tracking
- Improve date import accuracy
- Expand free version limits
- Add Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Birthday Countdown free?

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

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

Birthday Countdown is rated higher. Since i・Countdown days・widget averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Birthday Countdown averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.

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

Neither Since i・Countdown days・widget nor Birthday Countdown shows ads.

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

Since i・Countdown days・widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Birthday Countdown monthly. Most recently, Since i・Countdown days・widget was updated on October 24, 2026 and Birthday Countdown on October 29, 2026.

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