FIRE / Side FIRE vs FIRE Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FIRE / Side FIRE
This app helps users plan and track their journey towards financial independence and early retirement (FIRE). It offers simulation tools to calculate asset growth and target dates, along with visual progress tracking to maintain motivation.
- FIRE simulation up to target date
- Monthly target asset display
- Countdown to FIRE date
- Daily reserves and dividend graphs
- Asset management support
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An asset management app dedicated to "FIRE / Side FIRE"! It is an app that supports people who want to live freely by FIRE in a few years or decades. As a developer, I am also aiming for FIRE 10 years from now using this app. Would you like to aim for FIRE together? 【function】 ・ Simulation function up to FIRE → The asset amount up to FIRE and the FIRE date will be calculated automatically with a few questions! ・ Monthly target assets are displayed → It will be a guide to whether asset management is going well! ・ Displays the number of days until FIRE → You can keep your motivation by watching the number of days decrease! ・ Graph function → You can check daily reserves and dividends on a graph. Let's do "Nima Nima" with a graph that rises to the right!
FIRE Countdown
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"When will I finally have the freedom to choose how I work?" FIRE Countdown is a simulation app designed to answer that question and maximize your motivation for wealth building. Simply input your current assets, monthly contributions, and expected rate of return. The app instantly calculates the "Destined Day" you reach your financial goal in real-time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FIRE / Side FIRE at 9.0 against FIRE Countdown's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FIRE / Side FIRE ships an update every 11 days, FIRE Countdown every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FIRE / Side FIRE | FIRE Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shun furukawa | Naoyuki Maeda |
In-app purchases
FIRE / Side FIRE
No in-app purchases
FIRE Countdown
No in-app purchases
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