Comparison

Birthday Reminder + Countdown vs Plainly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Birthday Reminder + Countdown

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries again. This app offers a simple interface to manage contacts, import events, and receive timely reminders. It also provides fun extras like horoscopes and the ability to share contact lists.

Highlights
  • Intuitive interface
  • Import from Contacts, VK, OK
  • Calendar view
  • Widget support
  • Customizable reminders
  • Add notes to contacts
  • Share contact list/backup
Features
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I tried to make the app as simple and convenient as possible so as not to forget about the birthdays of friends and other memorable dates, such as anniversaries What is in the app? - Minimalistic intuitive interface (see screenshots) - Import from iPhone Contacts - Import from VK - Import from OK - Add manually - Cool Calendar - Widget - Reminders - Ability to add notes to the contact - Ability to share your contact list / make a backup - The ability to see who was born on the same day as the birthday boy, his horoscope, and so on. Send your suggestions / criticism through the feedback in the settings. If you decide to use the Premium functionality (this is optional), payment will be made from your iTunes account. You can turn off your subscription in your Apple account settings at any time after purchase. Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/Birthdays-App-Privacy-Policy-01-13

About

Plainly

Features
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Plainly turns confusing documents into plain English — instantly and privately, right on your iPhone. Snap a contract, lease, letter, terms or form and Plainly's on-device AI explains what it actually means, with key points and things to watch out for. Because everything happens on your device, your documents are never uploaded, shared or tracked. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Photograph any document and get a plain-English explanation - See a short summary, the key points, and what to watch out for (deadlines, costs, obligations) - Understand contracts, leases, terms of service, letters and forms - Unlimited, fully offline WHY PLAINLY - 100% on-device AI — works fully offline, anywhere - Private by design — your documents never leave your phone - Unlimited — no per-document fees - No account, no cloud, no tracking Plainly explains documents in everyday language. It is not legal, financial or medical advice — for important decisions, consult a qualified professional. MEMBERSHIP Plainly is a paid app. $2.99/week — or unlock Plainly forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms: https://bestpaid.app/legal/terms Privacy: https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Birthday Reminder + Countdown3 screens
Plainly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plainly at none against Birthday Reminder + Countdown's shown. Birthday Reminder + Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Birthday Reminder + Countdown sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Plainly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birthday Reminder + Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Plainly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Birthday Reminder + Countdown versus Plainly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthday Reminder + CountdownPlainly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (174 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings174 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy BiserovVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Birthday Reminder + Countdown

Subscriptions7
  • Full Access3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Access$2.991 Month
  • Full access for 3 months$5.493 Months
Show 4 more
  • 6 Month With 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$5.996 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$5.996 Months
  • Premium for year3 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Premium for year$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • Donate Tier3$6.99
  • Premium$9.99
  • Premium$14.99
2 purchases

Plainly

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Birthday Reminder + Countdown free?
Birthday Reminder + Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plainly free?
Plainly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Birthday Reminder + Countdown or Plainly have ads?
Birthday Reminder + Countdown shows ads; Plainly does not.
Which is updated more often, Birthday Reminder + Countdown or Plainly?
Birthday Reminder + Countdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plainly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Birthday Reminder + Countdown was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plainly on October 31, 2026.

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