BirthdayDate vs Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BirthdayDate
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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.
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.
- Home and Lock Screen Widgets
- Customizable Notifications
- Flexible Date Display Formats
- Countdown to Milestones
- Rich Customization Options
- Multi-language Support
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
BirthdayDate ships an update daily, Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BirthdayDate | Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrei Malyshau | ASAYA, LLC |
In-app purchases
BirthdayDate
No in-app purchases
Widget
- Life Time$4.99









