Comparison

Birthday Countdown Pro vs Birthday Reminder & Countdowns

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

Head to head
About

Birthday Countdown Pro

Never forget a special occasion again. This app helps you store contact birthdays, suggest gift ideas, and set custom reminders for any celebration. It even includes a countdown for your own birthday.

Highlights
  • Store contact birthdays
  • Suggest gift ideas
  • Customizable reminders
  • Countdown for your birthday
  • Add person details
Features
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The Birthday Countdown Pro reminds you of birthdays. Add Person Seamlessly store the birthdays of your nearest and dearest, from family and friends to your significant other. This feature is your personal ledger of love and celebration. Gift Ideas Elevate each birthday with a thoughtful touch. Our app allows you to attach unique gift ideas to every contact, ensuring you’re always prepared with the perfect present when their special day rolls around. Add Reminder Customize how and when you're reminded of upcoming birthdays, with the flexibility to celebrate exactly when you want – even down to the very minute they were born. Our reminders ensure you're always a part of their day. Your Own Birthday Don’t forget to celebrate YOU! Add your own birthday and watch the countdown to your day of celebration. It’s a little reminder to treat yourself too. With the Birthday Bell - Reminder, every birthday becomes a beautifully orchestrated celebration of life and love. Join us and start celebrating today. Terms of service : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Birthday Reminder & Countdowns

Never forget a birthday or anniversary again. This app helps you track important dates, set smart reminders, and even save gift ideas. It offers customizable avatars, famous birthdays, and home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Track birthdays and anniversaries
  • Set smart reminders
  • Import from contacts
  • Save gift ideas
  • Countdown widgets
  • Friendly avatars and backgrounds
  • Message templates
Features
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Never miss a birthday, anniversary, or important date again. Birthday Reminder & Countdowns helps you track upcoming birthdays, see countdowns at a glance, and get reminders before the big day. Import from Contacts, organize special dates, save gift ideas, and keep everything in one place. FRIENDLY AVATARS Give everyone a face: pick from 96 hand-painted avatars of people, animals, robots and more, or use a photo. Then choose one of 10 painted backgrounds for their profile. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS See which film and music stars were born today, and who shares each person's birthday. COUNTDOWN WIDGETS Add widgets to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy to see who is coming up next and how many days are left. SMART REMINDERS Set alerts for the day itself or in advance. Add multiple reminders for the same person and choose the time that works for you. TRACK MORE THAN BIRTHDAYS Store birthdays, anniversaries, and custom events in one app so every important date is easy to find. IMPORT FROM CONTACTS Quickly import birthdays from your contacts instead of entering everything by hand. CONTACT PRIVACY You choose which contacts to import. Imported birthdays stay on your device unless you enable Pro iCloud Sync, which uses your private Apple account. Pocket Grove does not upload or store contacts on its servers. GIFT IDEAS Keep a simple gift list for each person and mark items when you have bought them. MESSAGE TEMPLATES Send birthday wishes faster with built-in message templates for different tones and relationships. CALENDAR EXPORT Add events to Apple Calendar or export your list as .ics and CSV when you need a backup. DETAILS THAT HELP See upcoming ages, milestone birthdays, zodiac signs, favorites, and upcoming dates in one clean view. PRO FEATURES A one-time purchase unlocks widgets, optional private iCloud sync, custom themes, and alternate app icons. No subscription. Birthday Countdown Reminder is available in English, Japanese, Korean, German, and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Birthday Countdown Pro4 screens
Birthday Reminder & Countdowns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Birthday Reminder & Countdowns at 5.0 against Birthday Countdown Pro's 4.4. Birthday Reminder & Countdowns also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Birthday Countdown Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Birthday Countdown Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Birthday Reminder & Countdowns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Birthday Reminder & Countdowns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birthday Countdown Pro ships an update every 2 months, Birthday Reminder & Countdowns every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Birthday Countdown Pro versus Birthday Reminder & Countdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthday Countdown ProBirthday Reminder & Countdowns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlanbayPocket Grove Ltd

Customer experience

Birthday Countdown Pro

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Birthday Reminder & Countdowns

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Birthday Countdown Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Birthday Reminder & Countdowns

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Birthday Countdown Pro free?
Birthday Countdown Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birthday Reminder & Countdowns free?
Birthday Reminder & Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Birthday Countdown Pro or Birthday Reminder & Countdowns?
Birthday Reminder & Countdowns is rated higher. Birthday Countdown Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Birthday Reminder & Countdowns averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Birthday Countdown Pro or Birthday Reminder & Countdowns have ads?
Birthday Reminder & Countdowns shows ads; Birthday Countdown Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Birthday Countdown Pro or Birthday Reminder & Countdowns?
Birthday Countdown Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Birthday Reminder & Countdowns every 9 days. Most recently, Birthday Countdown Pro was updated on November 4, 2026 and Birthday Reminder & Countdowns on October 30, 2026.

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