# BirthdaysPro vs Hylo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hylo at none against BirthdaysPro's 3. Hylo also leads on ads (none vs shown). BirthdaysPro's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BirthdaysPro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Hylo asks for nothing beyond the download.

BirthdaysPro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BirthdaysPro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of BirthdaysPro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hylo's.

BirthdaysPro ships an update fortnightly, Hylo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BirthdaysPro | Hylo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdayspro/id390055439/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hylo/id1002185140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Demodit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/340785814) | [Hylozoic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002185139) |

## What reviewers say

### BirthdaysPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdayspro/id390055439)

This app helps you keep track of important dates like birthdays and anniversaries. It provides timely reminders and allows you to manage your contact list efficiently. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features for enhanced organization.

**Highlights:** Birthday list sorted by date, Contact list sorted by name, Calendar view, Customizable reminders, Add/edit birthdays directly, Import friends from social networks, Optional premium features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium, forever, one-time fee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium, forever, one-time fee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful birthday reminder
- 🚀 Efficient app that keeps users up-to-date
- 💡 Integrates with Facebook and contacts
- 🎉 Useful for remembering important dates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Missing some birthdays or inaccurate data
- 🔔 Notifications not always working as expected
- 🤔 Confusing or overcomplicated interface

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Facebook and contacts
- Incorrect date display or birthday information
- Crashing or freezing on certain devices/iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to customize birthday reminders
- Integrate with more calendars and social networks
- Provide more customization options for birthdays
- Include ability to send birthday wishes directly


### Hylo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hylo/id1002185140)

Organize and grow your community with a unified platform for management, messaging, and collaboration. Reach members globally with tools for communication, file sharing, and targeted discussions. Designed for groups of all sizes, it facilitates effective teamwork and goal achievement.

**Highlights:** Community management, Direct and group messaging, File sharing, Searchable Topics, Membership directories, Offers and Requests, Network affiliation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BirthdaysPro free?

BirthdaysPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hylo free?

Hylo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BirthdaysPro or Hylo?

BirthdaysPro is rated higher. BirthdaysPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hylo averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do BirthdaysPro or Hylo have ads?

BirthdaysPro shows ads; Hylo does not.

### Which is updated more often, BirthdaysPro or Hylo?

BirthdaysPro ships an update fortnightly, and Hylo every 2 weeks. Most recently, BirthdaysPro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hylo on September 12, 2026.

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