Comparison

Birthdays vs Birthday Countdown 365

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scans contacts for birthdays
  • Shows upcoming birthdays
  • Countdown to birthdays
  • Send wishes via email/iMessage
  • Direct calling to contacts
  • Location-based notifications
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Effortless birthday tracking
  • Timely and customizable notifications
  • Countdown to upcoming birthdays
  • Add photos and notes
  • Sleek, intuitive design
  • Dark mode support
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Birthdays4 screens
Birthday Countdown 3654 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Birthdays versus Birthday Countdown 365: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthdaysBirthday Countdown 365
Price$5.00Free — better
Rating4.6 (141 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings141 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucien DupontMohammed Alani

Customer experience

Birthdays

All ratings141 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Birthday Countdown 365

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Birthdays

One-time4
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Massive Tip$1.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Birthdays Pro$5.00
None

Birthday Countdown 365

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Birthdays free?
Birthdays costs $5.00, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Birthday Countdown 365 free?
Birthday Countdown 365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Birthdays or Birthday Countdown 365?
Birthdays is rated higher. Birthdays averages 4.6 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Birthday Countdown 365 averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Birthdays or Birthday Countdown 365 have ads?
Neither Birthdays nor Birthday Countdown 365 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birthdays or Birthday Countdown 365?
Birthdays ships an update every 3 months, and Birthday Countdown 365 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Birthdays was updated on October 29, 2026 and Birthday Countdown 365 on October 30, 2026.

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