BirthdaysPro vs Direct Message for WhatsApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BirthdaysPro
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.
- 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
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Never miss a birthday again. BirthdaysPro remembers every important date for you. Get timely reminders for every upcoming birthday — whether it’s from your address book or contacts you’ve added to BirthdaysPro. Features: • Birthday list sorted by date • Contact list sorted by name • Calendar view • Get up to 2 notifications for each birthday • Switch off reminder for certain contacts • Reminder repeat (see help) • Badge on icon with number of current events • Add or edit birthdays directly in address book or BirthdaysPro • See the age, photos and address book data of your contacts • Filter contacts with/without birthday • Send a message with WhatsApp, Viber or Telegram • Import friends from social networks VK and Odnoklassniki • Help (see "More / Help" within the app) • Tutorial as video • And more Additional functionalities with upgrade to Premium (In App Purchase): • Anniversaries and other dates • Widgets (from iOS 17) • Extended calendar view (display calendar events) • Synchronization with the calendar (no import of foreign data) • Export to file (Excel and CSV), except social network • Sync BirthdaysPro contacts to other devices (iCloud) • Filter address book groups • Zodiac signs (western and Chinese) • Baby/zodiac/period planner Terms of Use: http://www.demodit.com/apps/bp/terms
Direct Message for WhatsApp
Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly send messages, auto-detect numbers, and use message templates. Keep your phonebook clean and conversations private across multiple messaging apps.
- Send messages without saving contacts
- Auto-detect numbers from clipboard
- Support for multiple messaging platforms
- Quick message templates
- Message history and recent contacts
- Font formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough)
- Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers
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Send messages on WhatsApp without saving any contacts to your phone. Type a number, tap send, and start chatting instantly. Keep your phonebook clean and your conversations private. QUICK SEND Enter or paste any phone number and start a conversation right away. No need to add anyone to your contacts. Set your default country code so you only need to type the local number. Works on both iPhone and iPad. AUTO-DETECT NUMBERS Copy a phone number from anywhere on your device. Open Direct Message and the number gets detected automatically. One tap to start chatting. MULTI-PLATFORM SUPPORT Send direct messages through WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Viber, Telegram, Signal, Apple Messages, and SMS. One app for all your messaging platforms. Whether you use dual accounts or switch between services, Direct Message keeps your contacts clean across all of them. QUICK MESSAGE TEMPLATES Save your frequently used messages as templates. Business info, bank details, addresses, product descriptions, greetings. Send them to any number with a single tap. Perfect for sellers, support agents, and freelancers who send the same information multiple times a day. RECENT CONTACTS Every number you message is saved in your recent list. Reach the same number again without retyping it. FONT EDITOR Format your messages with bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace styles before sending. Stand out in every conversation. WHO CALLED? Received a call from an unknown number? Copy the number and open it with Direct Message. The app detects it automatically and lets you check the WhatsApp profile associated with that number. FOR BUSINESS USERS Sellers, buyers, customer support teams, and freelancers rely on Direct Message every day. Send bank details, company addresses, or product information to customers using quick templates. Save time on every transaction without filling your phonebook with temporary contacts. FOR EVERYONE Message someone from a classified listing. Contact a delivery driver. Reach a number you found online or on a business card. Send a quick note to a number that called you. All without saving a single contact. NO ADS. NEVER. Direct Message has never contained ads and never will. Your experience is clean, fast, and uninterrupted. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No server uploads, no tracking, no third-party sharing. Keep it fast, secret and clean. Direct Message for WhatsApp is a third-party app and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any official messaging platforms. Subscriptions Subscriptions are managed through Account Settings. Your payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy policy: https://direct.tr/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://direct.tr/en/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BirthdaysPro at 76% against Direct Message for WhatsApp's 37%. BirthdaysPro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Direct Message for WhatsApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BirthdaysPro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months and Direct Message for WhatsApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BirthdaysPro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 896 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of BirthdaysPro's written reviews are positive against 37% of Direct Message for WhatsApp's.
BirthdaysPro ships an update fortnightly, Direct Message for WhatsApp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BirthdaysPro | Direct Message for WhatsApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.4 (896 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 37.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 896 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Demodit GmbH | Metromedya Digital Ad Agency |
Customer experience
BirthdaysPro
Direct Message for WhatsApp
User reviews
BirthdaysPro
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful birthday reminder
- 🚀 Efficient app that keeps users up-to-date
- 💡 Integrates with Facebook and contacts
- 🎉 Useful for remembering important dates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Missing some birthdays or inaccurate data
- 🔔 Notifications not always working as expected
- 🤔 Confusing or overcomplicated interface
Direct Message for WhatsApp
From 896 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version
Bugs and requests
BirthdaysPro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues with Facebook and contacts
- Incorrect date display or birthday information
- Crashing or freezing on certain devices/iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Direct Message for WhatsApp
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to input phone numbers
- App crashes on launch
- Keyboard not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Copy-paste support for phone numbers
- Contact list integration
- Multilingual support
In-app purchases
BirthdaysPro
- Premium7 Days trial$0.996 Months
- Premium, forever, one-time fee$2.99
- Premium, forever, one-time fee$4.99
Direct Message for WhatsApp
- Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Unlimited Direct Message3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
Questions
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