# Countdown X vs Birthday Countdown Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Birthday Countdown Buddy at 100% against Countdown X's 0%. Birthday Countdown Buddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Countdown X's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown X is free to download; Birthday Countdown Buddy costs $0.99 up front. Countdown X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Birthday Countdown Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown X | Birthday Countdown Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plainzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830276302) | [MACO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513042976) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-x-event-counter/id6757264819)

Easily track important dates and events with customizable widgets and smart reminders. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or deadline again. Plan ahead and stay organized for all your meaningful moments.

**Highlights:** Track birthdays, holidays, deadlines, Customizable home screen widgets, Smart event notifications, Organize multiple events, Privacy-focused, no account needed, iCloud sync (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Countdown Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Countdown Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Birthday Countdown Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-buddy/id6765854355)

Never miss an important date with this app that displays a beautiful home screen widget for upcoming birthdays and events. Receive timely notifications and enjoy a visually engaging countdown with customizable styles and zodiac signs for contacts.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget, Birthday and event reminders, Visual countdown dial, Contact zodiac signs, Highlighting milestone birthdays, Customizable recurring events, Light/dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown X free?

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

### Is Birthday Countdown Buddy free?

Birthday Countdown Buddy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Countdown X or Birthday Countdown Buddy have ads?

Neither Countdown X nor Birthday Countdown Buddy shows ads.

---

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