# BirthdayChecker — Never miss a birthday again

> Birthday and anniversary reminder app that syncs with contacts. (iPhone/iPad app by Steffen Kamp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdaychecker/id1373215597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steffen Kamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373215596)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2022-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdaychecker/id1373215597/reviews.md

## What is BirthdayChecker?

Never miss a birthday again. BirthdayChecker helps you keep an eye on your family’s and friend’s birthdays and anniversaries.

• Privacy first. Contact and personal data stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
• View all birthdays and anniversaries from the Contacts app on your device in chronological order.
• Choose your favorite birthdays and anniversaries and receive notifications on the day of their occurrence.
• Get a glance at your favorite events in the coming days using the Birthdays widget directly on your Home screen.
• Mark those events that you want to get back to later. Either inside the app or using a notification action. Marked events are indicated by a badge on the app icon, so you do not forget about them.

## Key features

- Birthday and anniversary tracking
- Contact app integration
- Customizable notifications
- Home screen widget
- Event marking and reminders
- Privacy-focused data storage

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdaychecker/id1373215597/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great program.

*2026-08-03*

I have used this program for years and I am glad it is now available for my iPad and iPhone.  Steffen has also updated the program to work with the current Mac OS.

## Frequently asked questions about BirthdayChecker

### Does BirthdayChecker have ads?

No, BirthdayChecker is ad-free. The app does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### How does BirthdayChecker get birthday information?

BirthdayChecker syncs with your device's Contacts app to retrieve birthday and anniversary information. This ensures all your important dates are automatically available within the app.

### Can I customize notifications for birthdays in BirthdayChecker?

Yes, you can choose your favorite birthdays and anniversaries and receive notifications on the day of their occurrence. This allows you to tailor reminders to your specific needs.

### Is my personal data safe with BirthdayChecker?

Yes, privacy is a core feature. Contact and personal data stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere, ensuring your information remains secure.

### What devices is BirthdayChecker available on?

BirthdayChecker is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work seamlessly across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is BirthdayChecker updated?

The latest version of BirthdayChecker is 1.0.1, last updated on August 16, 2022. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for BirthdayChecker?

BirthdayChecker has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages.

### Can I see upcoming events with BirthdayChecker?

Yes, you can get a glance at your favorite events in the coming days using the Birthdays widget directly on your Home screen. This provides a quick overview of upcoming celebrations.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-06

- Events are now more clearly arranged in groups for “Today”, “Tomorrow” and “Upcoming”.
- Adapted to iOS 26.
- Requires iOS 18 or later.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-08-16

Fixes a crash when the events list was empty and swiping right on the row showing “No events”.

### 1.0 — 2022-05-27

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-08.*