# Occasions 3 - Reminders — Birthdays, Holidays & More > App to track and remember important personal events and holidays. (iPhone/iPad app by Hand Carved Code, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/occasions-3-reminders/id541109232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hand Carved Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318103551) - Category: Productivity, Social Networking - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.90/5 from 2,366 App Store ratings · 284 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.6 · 26 MB - Languages: Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, French (France) - Released: 2013-03-06 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/occasions-3-reminders/id541109232/reviews.md ## What is Occasions 3? Remembering birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and other special events is now easier than ever. Occasions is the best way to keep track of and remember important events in your busy life. You can also send your well wishes to friends and family, right from the app. Here’s what you can do with Occasions as your special-events manager: • Sync birthdays, anniversaries and other events with Contacts. • Set up to 3 alerts for each event, and customize alerts for individual events. • Choose from a wide selection of holidays, conveniently categorized by country and religion. • Add events from Occasions to your device’s built-in calendar. • Create events that are independent of Contacts. • Send messages to friends and loved ones via phone, email or text, right from the app. • Change the app's look and feel with themes and app icons. • Glance at the widgets and Apple Watch app to see timely event information. • Automatically back up your data to iCloud. ## Key features - Sync events with Contacts - Multiple custom alerts per event - Categorized holiday selection - Add events to device calendar - Send messages directly from app - Customizable themes and icons - Widgets and Apple Watch app - Automatic iCloud backup ## What do users think of Occasions 3? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Useful calendar - 👍 Outstanding app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Great app - 👍 Reliable and fun to use - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Helpful app - 👍 Fantastic app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Fantastic app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Great app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Fantastic app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Excellent app - 👍 Excellent app **Cons** - 🐛 Annoying app - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Sync issues - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Sync issues - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Duplicate notifications - 🐛 Widget issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Duplicate notifications - Sync issues - Data loss - Compatibility issues with older devices - Facebook SDK error **Most requested features** - Add military birthdays - Repeat functionality - Sync with Apple Watch - Separate categories for events - Zodiac sign display - Public occasion lists ## Recent user reviews (10 of 284) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/occasions-3-reminders/id541109232/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Tons of calendar dupes. *2026-08-27, version 3.2.9* Wasting time. Not cool ### 3/5 — NEEDS ONE MORE THING *2026-08-18, version 3.2.6* Wonderful app. Have used it for years. But it is missing one thing. Although it backs up to the cloud, it doesn’t have the ability to sync with other devices, across the cloud. I have the app on both my iPad and iPhone. If I add a date to the app using my iPad, it does not add it to the app on my iPhone. I hate having to add everything twice, or do a back up, then restore the backup on the other device. It would be nice if data would just sync across your devices. ### 5/5 — An Absolute Essential App *2026-01-02, version 3.2.9* Have used the app now for a half dozen years and throughout this time the App has never failed to remind me of important occasions of all types from birthdays, anniversaries to name but a few of those memorable events worth noting. The App is a superb mnemonic device, which has never missed a reminder. Its unfailing features lie in the perceived simplicity of design. All other apps attempting to offer similar features pale by comparison. I would be lost in a disappointing realm of missing important occasions if it were not for the benefits this App never fails to offer. ### 1/5 — Duplicate entries *2025-12-28, version 3.2.9* I really liked this app until I started getting duplicate entries for all occasions listed in this app. I had a dozen entries for each event. I finally deleted the app. Unfortunately the entries are still listed. ### 5/5 — Très pratique *2025-11-18* J’utilise cette application depuis des années. Elle récupère automatiquement toutes les dates que vous avez créé dans vos contacts. Vous êtes avertis 14 jours avant 7 jours avant le jour de l’évènement. Le fait que vous soyez prévenu à l’avance, vous permet de prévoir un cadeau si vous devez en faire un ### 5/5 — Such a useful calendar *2025-11-13, version 3.2.9* I’m using it for almost 10 years and it’s working perfectly. I highly recommend it ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2025-11-12, version 3.2.9* Occasions 3 is an exceptional app that excels across every key aspect. Its usability is seamless, with an intuitive interface that makes navigating events, reminders, and scheduling effortless even for first-time users. Performance is top-notch; the app runs smoothly without lag or crashes, and notifications arrive promptly every time. The design is elegant yet functional, with a clean layout, thoughtful colour choices, and visually appealing typography that enhances the overall experience. Its features are comprehensive, including smart reminders, event syncing, and customisable alerts that truly cater to all types of occasions. In terms of value, Occasions 3 delivers far more than expected, combining premium-quality tools with reliability that makes it stand out as an excellent investment for anyone who wants to stay organised. ### 5/5 — Excellent ! *2025-11-02, version 3.2.9* The only thing missing is the Military! Please add the birthdays for our USA Military branches! ### 1/5 — Annoying *2025-10-30, version 3.2.9* I have used this app for years but it is so annoying. I absolutely dislike it. I will click the flag to mute an upcoming day until the day of but then I still get push notifications. Take today for example. My brother's birthday is 7 days out. I click the flag to mute till the day of and I just got a notification that's he's turning such and such age in 7 days. Hours later. It's not like this app does a ton. How do you mess up basically the one thing you do? ### 5/5 — It’s a must-have *2025-10-27, version 3.2.9* It’s a great little app that makes remembering the important dates easy. Love it. ## Frequently asked questions about Occasions 3 ### What does Occasions 3 do? Occasions 3 is designed to help you remember and manage important personal events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. It allows you to set multiple custom alerts for each event, send well wishes directly from the app, and sync with your device's contacts and calendar. ### How does the app help me remember events? The app provides timely reminders for your important dates. You can set up to three alerts for each event, and these alerts can be customized to suit your needs. Additionally, widgets and an Apple Watch app offer glanceable event information. ### Is Occasions 3 free to use? Yes, Occasions 3 is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can use all its features without any cost. ### Can I add holidays to the app? Yes, the app includes a wide selection of holidays that are conveniently categorized by country and religion. You can easily add these to your event tracking within the application. ### What devices is Occasions 3 compatible with? The app is designed for iOS devices, as indicated by features like iCloud backup and an Apple Watch app. It also integrates with your device's built-in calendar and contacts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.9 — 2025-10-10 3.2.9 - Bug fixes and stability improvements If you like Occasions, please rate or review it in App Store when an update comes out! Thank you! ### 3.2.8 — 2025-09-18 3.2.8 - iOS 26 compatibility If you like Occasions, please rate or review it in App Store when an update comes out! Thank you! ### 3.2.7 — 2025-09-01 3.2.7 - Bug fixes and stability improvements If you like Occasions, please rate or review it in App Store when an update comes out! Thank you! ### 3.2.6 — 2024-08-11 3.2.6 - WhatsApp fix If you like Occasions, please rate or review it in App Store when an update comes out! Thank you! ### 3.2.5 — 2024-05-26 3.2.5 - Holiday updates and German translation updates If you like Occasions, please rate or review it in App Store when an update comes out! 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