# Countdown vs Birthday Planner Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at weekly against Birthday Planner Pro's every 11 months. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 54) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Birthday Planner Pro's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Birthday Planner Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Countdown's written reviews are positive against 93% of Birthday Planner Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown ships an update weekly, Birthday Planner Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | Birthday Planner Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** | [4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-planner-pro/id1155985949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Count up or down to events, Customizable icons and colors, Add notes to events, Basic notifications and reminders, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


### Birthday Planner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-planner-pro/id1155985949)

Easily track upcoming birthdays for family and friends with countdowns and reminders. Plan and manage gift ideas, track their preparation, and even record gifts received. Stay organized and never miss sending well wishes.

**Highlights:** Birthday countdowns, Gift planning and tracking, Customizable reminders, Calendar view, Group birthdays by week/month, Gift export and archiving, Direct greetings via text/email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 6 months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Is Birthday Planner Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or Birthday Planner Pro?

Countdown is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Birthday Planner Pro averages 4.5 from 54 ratings.

### Do Countdown or Birthday Planner Pro have ads?

Both Countdown and Birthday Planner Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or Birthday Planner Pro?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and Birthday Planner Pro every 11 months. Most recently, Countdown was updated on September 25, 2026 and Birthday Planner Pro on September 3, 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.*