# Birthday Countdown Lumi vs Rootkin

The clearest difference is ads: Rootkin at none against Birthday Countdown Lumi's shown. Rootkin also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Birthday Countdown Lumi's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Countdown Lumi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Rootkin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Birthday Countdown Lumi against 5.0 for Rootkin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Countdown Lumi | Rootkin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-lumi/id6759916207/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootkin/id6763365286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloud Motion Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866865109) | [Lloyd Financial Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894439871) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Countdown Lumi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-countdown-lumi/id6759916207)

Easily track important dates with beautiful photo countdowns and home screen widgets. Set reminders, import contacts, and add custom events to never miss a birthday or holiday. Enjoy a clean, lightweight design with no account required.

**Highlights:** Photo countdown backgrounds, Home and lock screen widgets, Import from Contacts, Pre-loaded US holidays, Custom event creation, Event reminders, Zodiac sign calculation

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro - Special Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro - Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


### Rootkin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootkin/id6763365286)

Build and share your family tree while capturing spoken memories from relatives. This private space allows you to record stories, organize photos, and create shareable keepsakes. It keeps your family connected with gentle reminders and ensures your data is always exportable.

**Highlights:** Build interactive family trees, Record and attach voice memories, Share trees with family members, Organize photos by person, Create shareable newsletters/cards, Export tree data as GEDCOM

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rootkin Family | $4.99 | per month |
| Rootkin Family | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Countdown Lumi free?

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

### Is Rootkin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Countdown Lumi or Rootkin?

Birthday Countdown Lumi and Rootkin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Birthday Countdown Lumi or Rootkin have ads?

Birthday Countdown Lumi shows ads; Rootkin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Countdown Lumi or Rootkin?

Birthday Countdown Lumi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rootkin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Birthday Countdown Lumi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rootkin on October 28, 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.*