Comparison

EventTimer vs Birdy

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

Head to head
About

EventTimer

Features
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Organize, track, and count down to all of life’s important events with EventTimer Countdown. Whether it's a birthday, a work deadline, a personal goal, or a holiday, this app helps you stay prepared and never miss a special occasion. Perfect for planning ahead and creating reminders that keep you on top of every moment! Features: Flexible Countdown Options - Create countdowns for one-time events, or set them to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Categorize Your Events - Organize countdowns by category, like birthdays, personal, work, holidays, and more, for easy management and quick access. Customizable Widgets - Add countdown widgets to your home screen to see upcoming events at a glance, without even opening the app. Automatic Reminders - Set reminders that repeat for recurring events, so you’re always in the know about important dates. Simple and Intuitive Design - User-friendly interface makes creating and tracking countdowns effortless.

About

Birdy

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Never forget a special moment with Birdy! Birdy is the ultimate birthday and gift reminder app designed to help you celebrate the people you care about most. Whether it's friends, family, or colleagues, Birdy keeps all important birthdays, custom gift ideas, and notifications in one beautiful, organized place. Key Features: β€’ Simple Contact Import: Import contacts directly from your device with just one tap. β€’ Smart Reminders: Get notified on time so you can prepare the perfect gift or message. β€’ Gift Planner: Keep track of gift ideas, budgets, and purchases for each person. β€’ Custom Categories: Organize contacts into groups like Family, Friends, Work, and customize their colors. β€’ Localized for You: Fully localized in multiple languages, with clean regional date formatting. β€’ Privacy First: All your data is stored locally on your device. Secure, private, and offline-first. Upgrade to Birdy Unlimited to unlock premium themes, unlimited contacts, and advanced reminder customization. Download Birdy today and bring joy to every birthday!

Screenshots

EventTimer4 screens
Birdy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EventTimer at none against Birdy's 1. EventTimer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Birdy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Birdy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EventTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EventTimer ships an update daily, Birdy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
EventTimer versus Birdy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventTimerBirdy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmari SopromadzeMatej Cok

In-app purchases

None

EventTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Birdy

One-time1
  • Birdy Premium$0.99

Questions

Is EventTimer free?
EventTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Birdy free?
Birdy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EventTimer or Birdy have ads?
Neither EventTimer nor Birdy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EventTimer or Birdy?
EventTimer ships an update daily, and Birdy every 3 weeks. Most recently, EventTimer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Birdy on October 25, 2026.

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