# HappyDay! vs Birthday Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Birthday Countdown at 5.0 against HappyDay!'s 1.0. Birthday Countdown also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). HappyDay!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HappyDay! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Birthday Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Countdown has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HappyDay! ships an update every 6 weeks, Birthday Countdown every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HappyDay! | Birthday Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happyday/id458058093/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-bday/id6741171422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gustavo Duarte de Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/458058096) | [Nicolas Gustavo Melian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777868675) |

## What reviewers say

### HappyDay!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happyday/id458058093)

Never forget a birthday again with this organized datebook. It helps you manage contacts and Facebook friends, sending reminders and messages directly from the app. Stay connected and celebrate important dates effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Birthday organization, Facebook friend import, Contact list management, Direct messaging (email, SMS, Facebook), Call functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Birthday Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-bday/id6741171422)

Never miss a special occasion with this ultimate birthday reminder app. Easily organize your contacts, view countdowns to upcoming birthdays, and receive timely notifications. Personalize profiles with photos and instantly see age and zodiac signs.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdowns and days until, Smart birthday reminders, Birthday list maker with contact import, Birthday calendar organization, Age and zodiac sign display, Personalized profiles with photos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Birthday Countdown Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HappyDay! free?

HappyDay! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Birthday Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HappyDay! or Birthday Countdown?

Birthday Countdown is rated higher. HappyDay! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Birthday Countdown averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do HappyDay! or Birthday Countdown have ads?

Neither HappyDay! nor Birthday Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HappyDay! or Birthday Countdown?

HappyDay! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Birthday Countdown every 14 months. Most recently, HappyDay! was updated on November 9, 2026 and Birthday Countdown on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*