Comparison

iEventTimer vs Birthday Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iEventTimer

This utility app helps you track upcoming events with customizable countdowns and notifications. It syncs across Apple devices and offers widgets for at-a-glance updates. Enjoy an ad-free experience with automatic event date loading from the web.

Highlights
  • Countdown timers for events
  • Customizable notifications
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activities support
  • Automatic web event date loading
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Never miss an event with iEventTimer. iEventTimer is available for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, so you can always check the countdown to the next event, wherever you are. Notifications: Receive daily and hourly notifications (optional, configurable) leading up to an event on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and more. Mute events that you don't want to receive notifications for. Widgets: Check the timer at a glance from your Home and Lock Screens and stay up-to-date with the latest event announcements. Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island are also supported. Automatic updates: iEventTimer loads event dates from the web, so you never have to remember to add an event. If you want, you can also add custom events to count down to, and sync them to all of your devices via iCloud. Customization: From the amount of notifications to the colors of app and widgets, you can customize iEventTimer to fit your preferences, adding your personal touch. Ad free experience. iEventTimer is not and never will be showing you ads in the app.

About

Birthday Countdown

Never forget a birthday again with this comprehensive reminder and countdown app. Easily import contacts, track upcoming events with detailed insights, and send personalized wishes and gift suggestions.

Highlights
  • Import birthdays from contacts or calendars
  • Countdown timer to upcoming birthdays
  • Personalized birthday profiles
  • View age and zodiac signs
  • Gift suggestions and birthday wishes
  • Calendar integration and custom alerts
Features
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Never miss a special day again. CandlesUp is your all-in-one birthday reminder, countdown widget, and calendar tracker. Import birthdays from contacts or calendars and get smart reminders with birthday wishes. Key Features - Effortless Tracking – Manually add birthdays or import them directly from your contacts. - Countdown Timer – See the exact time left until upcoming birthdays. - Personalized Experience – Set up your own birthday profile and track your countdown. - Rich Details – View age, Western & Chinese zodiac signs, and more. - Quick Actions – Manage contacts, notifications, and calendar views with a single tap. - Insights - Get to know you friends and their bday analytics Celebrate with Ease - Gift Suggestions – Get region-specific gift ideas tailored to your location. - Instant Birthday Wishes – Send greetings via WhatsApp, Messages, Email, or calls. - Calendar Integration – Add birthdays with automatic yearly recurrence. - Custom Alerts – Set personalized reminders so you never miss a special day. Privacy-Focused - 100% Private – All data stays on your device. - No Tracking – No analytics or third-party services. - Full Control – Easily manage your data through a simple interface. Thoughtfully Designed - Modern Interface – Elegant animations and smooth navigation. - Dark Mode Support – Comfortable viewing in any lighting condition. - Accessibility – Designed to work seamlessly for all users. Download CandlesUp today and make every birthday unforgettable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iEventTimer4 screens
Birthday Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Birthday Countdown at Free against iEventTimer's $0.99. Birthday Countdown also leads on ratings volume (528 vs 5) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). iEventTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Birthday Countdown is free to download; iEventTimer costs $0.99 up front. Birthday Countdown sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iEventTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Birthday Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Countdown has 528 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iEventTimer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Birthday Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEventTimer ships an update every 5 weeks, Birthday Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
iEventTimer versus Birthday Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEventTimerBirthday Countdown
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)4.7 (528 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings5528 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnian SchleyerAnton Pustovidko

Customer experience

iEventTimer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Birthday Countdown

All ratings474 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%

In-app purchases

None

iEventTimer

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Birthday Countdown

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$2.991 Month
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Unlimited Access$14.99
  • Unlimited Access$29.99
  • Unlimited Access$59.99

Questions

Is iEventTimer free?
iEventTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Birthday Countdown free?
Birthday Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iEventTimer or Birthday Countdown?
Birthday Countdown is rated higher. iEventTimer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Birthday Countdown averages 4.7 from 528 ratings.
Do iEventTimer or Birthday Countdown have ads?
Neither iEventTimer nor Birthday Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iEventTimer or Birthday Countdown?
iEventTimer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Birthday Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, iEventTimer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Birthday Countdown on September 22, 2026.

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