# Birthday Planner Pro vs Playdate Activity Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Playdate Activity Planner at 5.0 against Birthday Planner Pro's 4.5. Playdate Activity Planner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Birthday Planner Pro's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthday Planner Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Playdate Activity Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Playdate Activity Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Planner Pro has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Birthday Planner Pro ships an update every 11 months, Playdate Activity Planner every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Planner Pro | Playdate Activity Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-planner-pro/id1155985949/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdate-activity-planner/id6758252021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKLINKS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/600375781) | [Streamline Technology Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860222053) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Playdate Activity Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdate-activity-planner/id6758252021)

This app simplifies managing children's busy social schedules. It centralizes playdates, parties, and practices, allowing parents to easily coordinate with others via text invitations and real-time RSVPs. Features include multi-kid tracking, smart location suggestions, and flexible rescheduling.

**Highlights:** Track multiple kids' schedules, Send SMS invitations, Real-time RSVP tracking, Smart location matching, Flexible rescheduling, Multi-activity planning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Planner Pro free?

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

### Is Playdate Activity Planner free?

Playdate Activity Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Planner Pro or Playdate Activity Planner?

Playdate Activity Planner is rated higher. Birthday Planner Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Playdate Activity Planner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Birthday Planner Pro or Playdate Activity Planner have ads?

Birthday Planner Pro shows ads; Playdate Activity Planner does not.

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

Birthday Planner Pro ships an update every 11 months, and Playdate Activity Planner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Birthday Planner Pro was updated on October 3, 2026 and Playdate Activity Planner on October 3, 2026.

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