# BirthdaysPro vs Direct Message for WhatsApp

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.

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 897 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 November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BirthdaysPro | Direct Message for WhatsApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthdayspro/id390055439/reviews)** | [4.4 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 897 |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demodit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/340785814) | [Metromedya Digital Ad Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444159679) |

## 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


### Direct Message for WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Direct Message | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to input phone numbers
- App crashes on launch
- Keyboard not working properly

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste support for phone numbers
- Contact list integration
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BirthdaysPro free?

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

### Is Direct Message for WhatsApp free?

Direct Message for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BirthdaysPro or Direct Message for WhatsApp?

BirthdaysPro is rated higher. BirthdaysPro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Direct Message for WhatsApp averages 4.4 from 897 ratings.

### Do BirthdaysPro or Direct Message for WhatsApp have ads?

BirthdaysPro shows ads; Direct Message for WhatsApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, BirthdaysPro or Direct Message for WhatsApp?

BirthdaysPro ships an update fortnightly, and Direct Message for WhatsApp every 3 months. Most recently, BirthdaysPro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Direct Message for WhatsApp on November 2, 2026.

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