# Birthday Reminder Pro+ vs FastCheckin

The clearest difference is monetization model: Birthday Reminder Pro+ at free against FastCheckin's paid. Birthday Reminder Pro+ also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Birthday Reminder Pro+ costs $0.99 and FastCheckin $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Birthday Reminder Pro+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birthday Reminder Pro+ has 6.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Birthday Reminder Pro+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of FastCheckin's.

Birthday Reminder Pro+ ships an update every 4 days, FastCheckin every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Reminder Pro+ | FastCheckin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-pro-plus/id427341961/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcheckin/id493265157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #146 |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunPokes Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425068703) | [Kosuke Ogawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/379825481) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Reminder Pro+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-pro-plus/id427341961)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Never forget a birthday again with this easy-to-use reminder app. It helps you keep track of friends' and family members' special days, offering timely notifications and direct communication options.

**Highlights:** No ads or data selling, Upcoming birthday list, Import from contacts, Add custom birthdays, Edit and delete entries, Direct call/email/text, Multiple notification options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient birthday reminders
- 💡 Integrates with contacts and Facebook
- 🔓 Reliable and stable
- ⭐ Excellent overall app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🔍 Limited functionality (no anniversaries, photos, etc.)
- 🔄 Sync issues with contacts and Facebook
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with accessing contacts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to edit birthdays
- Birthdays not syncing correctly from contacts
- Notification reminders not working as expected
- Date display issues (showing incorrect days until birthday)

**Requested features**

- Add support for anniversaries and other events
- Ability to add photos for contacts
- Customizable notification settings
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Integration with calendar apps


### FastCheckin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcheckin/id493265157)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Easily check into Foursquare (Swarm) venues with quick access to favorites, history, and mayorships. Offers map check-ins, venue search, and customizable check-in options.

**Highlights:** Check in from favorites, Check in from history, Check in from mayorships, Check in on map, Quick venue search, Public/private checkin, Customize check-in dialog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Reminder Pro+ free?

Birthday Reminder Pro+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FastCheckin free?

FastCheckin costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Reminder Pro+ or FastCheckin?

Birthday Reminder Pro+ is rated higher. Birthday Reminder Pro+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while FastCheckin averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Birthday Reminder Pro+ or FastCheckin have ads?

Neither Birthday Reminder Pro+ nor FastCheckin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Reminder Pro+ or FastCheckin?

Birthday Reminder Pro+ ships an update every 4 days, and FastCheckin every 4 months. Most recently, Birthday Reminder Pro+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and FastCheckin on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Birthday Reminder Pro+ or FastCheckin?

Birthday Reminder Pro+ currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and FastCheckin at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*