Comparison

Next Candles vs BirthdayPulse

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

Head to head
About

Next Candles

Never forget a birthday again. This app offers effortless setup by importing contacts, personalized reminders with custom timing, and one-tap access to contact information for easy birthday wishes. Its beautiful design makes managing special dates a pleasure.

Highlights
  • Import from Contacts
  • Personalized reminders
  • One-tap contact info
  • Clean interface
  • Custom notification timing
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Never forget a birthday again with Next Candles! - Effortless setup: Seamless import from your Contacts app ensures you never miss a friend or family member. - Personalized reminders: Set custom-timed notifications for each birthday, so you can be reminded with enough time to plan. - One-tap contact info: Quickly access phone numbers and emails directly from the app, making it easier than ever to send birthday wishes. - Beautiful design: Enjoy a clean and intuitive interface that makes managing birthdays a pleasure. **Download Next Candles today and create lasting memories with your loved ones!**

About

BirthdayPulse

Features
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Never forget a birthday again. BirthdayPulse is a clean, reliable birthday reminder designed to help you stay ahead of the important dates in your life. See upcoming birthdays at a glance, get timely reminders, and always know who’s next with a simple, focused interface built for iOS. Whether it’s family, friends, or coworkers, BirthdayPulse helps you stay thoughtful without the stress of remembering every date. FEATURES • Upcoming birthdays view so you can see what’s coming up • Countdown timers for the next celebration • Smart reminders so you never miss an important day • Quick gift idea suggestions when you need inspiration • Beautiful Home Screen widget for instant visibility • Custom reminder timing with BirthdayPulse Pro • Clean, minimal design built specifically for iPhone Gift ideas open quick search links so you can instantly explore thoughtful presents when a birthday is approaching. No complicated setup. No clutter. Just a simple way to remember what matters.

Screenshots

Next Candles4 screens
BirthdayPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Candles at none against BirthdayPulse's 1. BirthdayPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. BirthdayPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Next Candles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Candles ships an update monthly, BirthdayPulse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Next Candles versus BirthdayPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext CandlesBirthdayPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank AndersonBryan Mathews

In-app purchases

None

Next Candles

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BirthdayPulse

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Next Candles free?
Next Candles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BirthdayPulse free?
BirthdayPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Next Candles or BirthdayPulse have ads?
Neither Next Candles nor BirthdayPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Candles or BirthdayPulse?
Next Candles ships an update monthly, and BirthdayPulse every 6 days. Most recently, Next Candles was updated on November 4, 2026 and BirthdayPulse on October 28, 2026.

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