Comparison

BirthdayDate vs Widget

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

Head to head
About

BirthdayDate

Features
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In this application, you can write down the first and last name of a loved one or a loved one, as well as specify the date of his birth. On your birthday, you will receive a notification that the user has a holiday today.

About

Widget

Easily track important dates like anniversaries and birthdays with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Receive timely notifications and countdowns to special events. All your data stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Home and Lock Screen Widgets
  • Customizable Notifications
  • Flexible Date Display Formats
  • Countdown to Milestones
  • Rich Customization Options
  • Multi-language Support
Features
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Keep your important dates always visible Anniversary Widget shows your special dates on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Track anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or any memorable day, and never forget them. Key Features Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets • Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large (tall on iPhone with iOS 27, wide on iPad) • Lock Screen widgets: circular, rectangular, and inline above the clock Anniversary Notifications • A notification at 9 AM on monthly and yearly anniversaries • A reminder a few days before yearly anniversaries and upcoming dates • Turn notifications on or off anytime in Settings Flexible Date Display • Choose from 6 formats: days only, years/months/days, months/days, months only, years/months, years only Countdowns to Milestones • Countdown to yearly and monthly anniversaries • Supports future dates like weddings or trips Custom Events (Premium) • Show your own message on specific dates Rich Customization • 27 color palettes • Background options: solid, gradient, or image • Adjust image opacity, text color, and cropping 6 Languages • English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Korean • Follow your device language or choose one in the app Premium Features • Unlimited anniversaries • 24 premium color palettes • Background images • Custom event messages • One-time purchase, no subscription Recommended For • Couples counting their days together • Remembering wedding anniversaries • Counting the days since your child was born • Counting down to trips and events Privacy • All data stays on your device • No account, no cloud sync, no personal data collection

Screenshots

BirthdayDate4 screens
Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Widget at Free against BirthdayDate's $2.99. BirthdayDate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On 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

Widget is free to download; BirthdayDate costs $2.99 up front. Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BirthdayDate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BirthdayDate ships an update daily, Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
BirthdayDate versus Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthdayDateWidget
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei MalyshauASAYA, LLC

In-app purchases

None

BirthdayDate

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Widget

One-time1
  • Life Time$4.99

Questions

Is BirthdayDate free?
BirthdayDate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget free?
Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BirthdayDate or Widget have ads?
Neither BirthdayDate nor Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BirthdayDate or Widget?
BirthdayDate ships an update daily, and Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, BirthdayDate was updated on November 8, 2026 and Widget on October 31, 2026.

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