# Birthday Reminder Countdown vs Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown at 100% against Birthday Reminder Countdown's 62%. Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Birthday Reminder Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (530 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Reminder Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Reminder Countdown has 530 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Birthday Reminder Countdown's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

Birthday Reminder Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Countdown every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Reminder Countdown | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-countdown/id1476132312/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **530** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deebex Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734250368) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Reminder Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-countdown/id1476132312)

Never forget a special occasion again with this app that counts down to birthdays and other important dates. Receive timely notifications, customize reminders, and access upcoming events directly from your home screen via a widget. Organize contacts into groups and share celebrations with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdowns, Customizable reminders, Home screen widget, Contact grouping, Greeting templates, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Birthday Reminder Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🎯 Effective birthday reminder notifications
- 💰 Genuinely free with no ads (historically)
- 📱 Reliable and never lets users down
- 🎨 Clean and beautifully designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive paywall after 6 entries
- 📢 Wildly inappropriate advertisements
- 🚫 Limited free tier functionality
- 💾 Data not saving properly for some users
- 🔄 Inconsistent pricing model changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to purchase Pro version
- Plus button triggers paywall instead of adding entries
- User data not persisting after entry
- iOS 14 compatibility issues with Pro purchase

**Requested features**

- Contact book synchronization
- Name search functionality
- Gender selection option
- Theme color customization
- Earlier notification times (6 AM instead of 9 AM)


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Reminder Countdown free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Reminder Countdown or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Birthday Reminder Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Countdown averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Birthday Reminder Countdown or Countdown have ads?

Birthday Reminder Countdown shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Reminder Countdown or Countdown?

Birthday Reminder Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Countdown every 6 days. Most recently, Birthday Reminder Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and Countdown on November 3, 2026.

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