Birthdays vs Birthday Countdown 365
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Birthdays
Never forget a friend's birthday again. This app scans your contacts to show upcoming birthdays and days remaining. Send wishes via email, iMessage, or call directly from the app.
- Scans contacts for birthdays
- Shows upcoming birthdays
- Countdown to birthdays
- Send wishes via email/iMessage
- Direct calling to contacts
- Location-based notifications
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Remember the birthdays that matter. Birthdays keeps the people you care about in one simple, beautiful list. See whose birthday is coming up next, know exactly how many days are left, and get a reminder with enough time to make their day special. ADD PEOPLE IN SECONDS Pick the people you want to remember straight from your Contacts. Birthdays only sees the people you choose, not your whole address book. Missing a date? Add or change it right in the app. SEE WHAT'S COMING UP Birthdays are grouped by month, starting with this one, so the next celebration is always at the top. Each person shows a countdown, and when you know their birth year, the age they're turning. REMINDERS ON YOUR SCHEDULE Get a notification on the day, one week before, or two weeks before. That's time to send a message, choose a gift, or plan a party. Reminders repeat every year automatically. UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Small, medium, and large widgets show who's next and how many days remain, without opening the app. MAKE IT PERSONAL Give everyone a photo, and crop it just the way you like. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Names, birthdays, and photos stay on your device. No account, no sign-up. ONE PURCHASE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Every feature is free for up to seven birthdays. Unlock unlimited birthdays, plus all future features, with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no renewals. Questions or feedback? Write to support@chromedomesoftware.com. We'd love to hear from you.
Birthday Countdown 365
Never miss a special occasion again with this intuitive reminder app. It provides timely notifications, customizable alerts, and a personal touch with photos and notes. Track all upcoming birthdays effortlessly and ensure every celebration is unforgettable.
- Effortless birthday tracking
- Timely and customizable notifications
- Countdown to upcoming birthdays
- Add photos and notes
- Sleek, intuitive design
- Dark mode support
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Never Forget a Special Day Again! Birthday Reminder is the easiest and most delightful way to stay on top of birthdays. With its clean design and powerful features, you’ll always be ready to celebrate your loved ones! Key Features: - Simple and Intuitive Design – Track all birthdays effortlessly with a sleek and straightforward layout. - Timely Notifications – Get reminders right on time, including the day before and same-day alerts. - Customizable Reminders – Choose when and how you’d like to be reminded. - Dark Mode Support – A look that’s easy on the eyes, day or night. - Personal Touch – Add photos, notes, and even see a countdown for upcoming birthdays. Why You’ll Love It: With Birthday Reminder, you’ll never miss a chance to make someone smile. Whether it’s a close friend, family member, or colleague, this app keeps your celebrations stress-free. Download Birthday Reminder now and make every birthday unforgettable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Birthday Countdown 365 at Free against Birthdays's $5.00. Birthday Countdown 365 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Birthdays's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (141 vs 3). On ads 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
Birthday Countdown 365 is free to download; Birthdays costs $5.00 up front. Birthdays sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Birthday Countdown 365 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Birthdays holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthdays has 141 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Birthdays's written reviews are positive against 100% of Birthday Countdown 365's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Birthdays ships an update every 3 months, Birthday Countdown 365 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Birthdays | Birthday Countdown 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (141 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucien Dupont | Mohammed Alani |
Customer experience
Birthdays
Birthday Countdown 365
In-app purchases
Birthdays
- Generous Tip$0.99
- Massive Tip$1.99
- Amazing Tip$4.99
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- Birthdays Pro$5.00
Birthday Countdown 365
No in-app purchases
Questions
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