Next Candles vs BirthdayPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!**
BirthdayPulse
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. BirthdayPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Next Candles asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Candles ships an update monthly, BirthdayPulse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Candles | BirthdayPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Anderson | Bryan Mathews |
In-app purchases
Next Candles
No in-app purchases
BirthdayPulse
- Pro Unlock$4.99









