# Birthday Countdown ‎ vs CorrLinks Text Chat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Birthday Countdown ‎ at 80% against CorrLinks Text Chat's 1%. Birthday Countdown ‎ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 234). CorrLinks Text Chat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Countdown ‎ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and CorrLinks Text Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birthday Countdown ‎ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Countdown ‎ has 2.1K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Birthday Countdown ‎'s written reviews are positive against 1% of CorrLinks Text Chat's.

Birthday Countdown ‎ ships an update every 2 months, CorrLinks Text Chat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Countdown ‎ | CorrLinks Text Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown/id417047728/reviews)** | [1.6 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corrlinks-text-chat/id6503455318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 1.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 100 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Advanced Technologies Group, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485061608) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Countdown ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown/id417047728)

Easily track upcoming birthdays with customizable countdowns. Add photos, set reminders, and even attach personal songs to celebrate special occasions. Share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Flexible countdown units (years, months, days, hours, etc.), Add personal or free photos, Customizable names and display, Birthday reminders, Attach personal songs, Multiple countdowns, Share countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Background I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎂 Useful birthday countdown
- 👍 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 🎉 Helps users stay excited for birthdays
- ⏱️ Accurate countdown of days, hours, minutes, and seconds
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium subscription to access all features
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🤔 Confusing to set up and use for some users
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🚫 Restricted number of countdowns on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown sometimes displays incorrect dates
- App crashes or freezes occasionally
- Widget functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow users to change countdown name
- Add more background and font options
- Integrate with social media to share countdowns
- Provide widget support for home screen


### CorrLinks Text Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corrlinks-text-chat/id6503455318)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones in Illinois DOC, Alabama DOC, and Erie County Jail. Send text messages and, where supported, photos to maintain communication.

**Highlights:** Text chat with incarcerated individuals, Photo support for Alabama DOC, Supports Illinois DOC institutions, Supports Erie County (NY) Jail, Connect with loved ones in correctional facilities

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10 CorrLinks credit | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Countdown ‎ free?

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

### Is CorrLinks Text Chat free?

CorrLinks Text Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Countdown ‎ or CorrLinks Text Chat?

Birthday Countdown ‎ is rated higher. Birthday Countdown ‎ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while CorrLinks Text Chat averages 1.6 from 234 ratings.

### Do Birthday Countdown ‎ or CorrLinks Text Chat have ads?

Birthday Countdown ‎ shows ads; CorrLinks Text Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Countdown ‎ or CorrLinks Text Chat?

Birthday Countdown ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and CorrLinks Text Chat fortnightly. Most recently, Birthday Countdown ‎ was updated on September 29, 2026 and CorrLinks Text Chat on September 28, 2026.

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