# iDayLite vs Birthday Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Birthday Countdown at 4.8 against iDayLite's 2.3. Birthday Countdown also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 25%) and ratings volume (428 vs 4). iDayLite's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDayLite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Countdown has 428 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iDayLite's written reviews are positive against 65% of Birthday Countdown's.

iDayLite ships an update fortnightly, Birthday Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDayLite | Birthday Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaylite/id312671180/reviews) | **[4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-reminder/id1550516996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **428** |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ihanwel.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/296400161) | [HAPPYPIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421366219) |

## What reviewers say

### iDayLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaylite/id312671180)

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries again. This app imports contacts' birthdays, allows manual entries for special events, and provides daily astrological and historical information. You can also send personalized birthday greetings directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Birthday and anniversary reminders, Import contacts' birthdays, Manual event entries, Daily horoscope and astrological data, Historical facts and 'On This Day' information, Send personalized birthday emails, Integrated backup function

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Push Service iDay Lite 2010 | $0.99 | 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 iDayLite free?

iDayLite 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, iDayLite or Birthday Countdown?

Birthday Countdown is rated higher. iDayLite averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Birthday Countdown averages 4.8 from 428 ratings.

### Do iDayLite or Birthday Countdown have ads?

Neither iDayLite nor Birthday Countdown shows ads.

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

iDayLite ships an update fortnightly, and Birthday Countdown monthly. Most recently, iDayLite was updated on September 2, 2026 and Birthday Countdown on September 26, 2026.

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