Comparison

Birthdays 7 vs Author BT Update

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

Head to head
About

Birthdays 7

Features
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FEATURES: - birthdays are automatically updated from your contacts - sync across all Your devices - see your friend’s age, birthday, contact picture and Zodiac sign - view Your contacts ordered by upcoming birthday, by age - the ability to send a message, or make a call from application and send greetings with predefined message - WhatsUp, Telegram support - Zodiac sign - notifications - 2 different types, you get reminded a birthday alarm at the exact right moment. - dark mode support - 3 widgets - compatible with iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND - Your privacy is very important to us - All data are kept in application only - Application do not access to the internet

About

Author BT Update

Features
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The Author-Alarm Firmware Update Utility is a powerful tool designed to facilitate the seamless updating of firmware for Author-Alarm devices. Secure Firmware Downloads: Firmware updates are sourced securely from Author-Alarm servers, guaranteeing the authenticity and integrity of the files. This safeguards against potential security threats and ensures a reliable update process. User-Friendly Interface: The utility boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users. Clear navigation and instructions guide users through the firmware update process. Device Compatibility: The utility is engineered to support a variety of Author-Alarm devices, including but not limited to alarm systems, immobilizers, and tracking units.

Screenshots

Birthdays 74 screens
Author BT Update3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Author BT Update at Free against Birthdays 7's $1.99. Author BT Update also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Birthdays 7's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Author BT Update is free to download; Birthdays 7 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birthdays 7 ships an update every 3 months, Author BT Update monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Birthdays 7 versus Author BT Update: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthdays 7Author BT Update
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarel UrbanAUTHOR-ALARM

In-app purchases

None

Birthdays 7

No in-app purchases

None

Author BT Update

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Birthdays 7 free?
Birthdays 7 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Author BT Update free?
Author BT Update is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Birthdays 7 or Author BT Update have ads?
Neither Birthdays 7 nor Author BT Update shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birthdays 7 or Author BT Update?
Birthdays 7 ships an update every 3 months, and Author BT Update monthly. Most recently, Birthdays 7 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Author BT Update on November 4, 2026.

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