# My Birthday Buddy — Never forget a birthday again

> Never forget a birthday again (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Harsch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-birthday-buddy/id6759227601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Harsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877546800)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-birthday-buddy/id6759227601/reviews.md

## What is My Birthday Buddy?

My Birthday Buddy helps you remember every important birthday so you never miss celebrating with the people who matter most.

FEATURES:

• Smart Reminders - Always notified the day before and the day of, so you never miss a birthday
• Profile Photos - Add pictures to remember everyone
• Organize by Groups - Sort friends into Family, Friends, Work, and more
• Age Tracking - See upcoming ages (optional)
• Home Screen Widget - See upcoming birthdays at a glance, always up to date
• Share Birthdays - Securely share birthdays with family and friends using encrypted, passcode-protected links
• iCloud Sync - Your birthdays sync across all your Apple devices
• Beautiful Design - Clean, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone and iPad
• Privacy First - All data stored locally and in your personal iCloud

PERFECT FOR:

Whether you're managing birthdays for family, friends, coworkers, or clients, My Birthday Buddy keeps everything organized in one place. Share your family birthday list with a spouse or partner, or send a friend's details to someone who needs it — all protected with a passcode only you control. Set it once and never worry about forgetting again.

NO ADS. NO TRACKING. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Your birthday data stays private - stored only on your device and your personal iCloud account. Shared birthday links are encrypted and passcode-protected. We never see your data or share it with anyone.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-09-02

Fixed an issue where the widget appeared blank on iPad
The widget now updates automatically when your iCloud data syncs
Added a notification banner when iCloud needs extra time to catch up after a long offline period

### 1.5.1 — 2026-08-22

Improved splash screen display on iPad

### 1.5 — 2026-08-20

* Fresh new app icon and splash screen
* Widget redesigned with a gradient background, birthday countdown, and updated styling

### 1.4 — 2026-07-28

Bug Fixes

* Fixed an issue where the widget could display the wrong photo for a contact
* Photos now sync correctly between the app and widget on every launch
* Improved reliability when removing a photo from a contact

### 1.3 — 2026-06-08

We've simplified birthday notifications so you never miss a celebration. All birthdays now remind you both the day before and the day of — automatically, for every birthday, new and existing. No setup required.

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## More apps by Anthony Harsch

- [Fridgeboard - Family Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fridgeboard-family-calendar/id6795334258)

All apps by Anthony Harsch: https://appshunter.io/developer/1877546800

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