Comparison

Remelephant vs Birthday Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Remelephant

Never forget a birthday again and always know what to say. This app helps you remember important people and celebrate their special days with ease. Pre-written greetings and customizable alerts make staying connected effortless.

Highlights
  • Effortless birthday reminders
  • Pre-written greeting messages
  • Simple event tracking
  • Customizable alerts
  • Track first 5 birthdays free
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Never Let a Birthday Slip By — Effortlessly Ever remember a birthday the day after? Remelephant makes sure that never happens again. Track the people who matter, get gently nudged before their big day, and send something thoughtful in seconds — even if you're not the "remembers everything" type. Remelephant: Remember. Celebrate. Connect. Because the people in your life deserve more than a late "happy belated birthday" text. What Makes Remelephant Different: Smart Reminders, Your Way Get a nudge a week before, the day before, or the day of — you decide. No more scrambling. Pre-Written Greetings That Don't Sound Generic Choose from thoughtful, witty, or heartfelt messages ready to send with one tap. Say something real without staring at a blank text box. Add Everyone in Seconds Import birthdays straight from your contacts or add them manually. Organized by month, so your whole circle lives in one clean place. Set It and Forget It (Literally) Multiple reminders per birthday mean you're covered even on your busiest weeks. 100% Private, 100% Yours Remelephant lives entirely on your phone — no cloud, no account, no server storing your contacts' birthdays. Everything works fully offline, and nothing you enter is ever sent anywhere. That means total privacy, but also means your data stays local to this device: if you delete the app or switch phones without transferring first, your entries won't carry over automatically. We built it this way on purpose — your circle's birthdays are personal, and we think they should stay that way. Why "Remelephant"? Elephants never forget — but you shouldn't have to have a memory like one. We do the remembering so you can just show up. Perfect for: Busy professionals who want to stay thoughtful without the mental overhead New parents juggling a hundred things and one very important date Anyone who wants to make someone's day with a well-timed message Start free today — track your first 5 birthdays, no commitment. Because showing you care shouldn't feel like a chore. Remelephant Premium: Unlock unlimited birthdays for just $2.99/month after your first 5 free events. Terms of Service can be found at https://remelephant.com/terms

About

Birthday Countdown

Never forget a special occasion again with this minimalist reminder and countdown app. Easily add events, set custom notifications, and track upcoming dates with stylish home screen widgets. Stay organized and on top of birthdays and anniversaries effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Add birthdays and anniversaries easily
  • Personalized reminder notifications
  • Home screen countdown widgets
  • Filter and sort events
  • Sync across devices (PRO)
  • Import from calendar, contacts, or CSV
Features
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Never Miss A Birthday. Ever Again. Birthley is your fun and minimalist birthday reminder & countdown app, designed to help you stay on top of every special day, birthdays, anniversaries, and more, without the clutter. Whether you're planning weeks ahead or need a last-minute nudge, Birthley has your back. Key Features: • Add Birthdays & Anniversaries Easily – Quickly add dates manually or import from your calendar, contacts, or CSV. • Advanced Custom Reminders – Set personalized birthday and anniversary reminders to get notified exactly when you want. • Countdown Widgets – Track every special day with a stylish, glanceable countdown widget — right on your Home Screen. • Calendar View – See all your birthdays and anniversaries laid out in a beautiful monthly calendar, so you always know what's coming up. • AI Message Suggestions – Never stare at a blank text box again. Get personalized, ready-to-send birthday and anniversary messages powered by AI. • AI Gift Ideas – Get smart, tailored gift suggestions for everyone on your list, so you're always prepared with the perfect idea. • Insights & Analytics – Discover fun stats and trends about the people and dates that matter most to you. • Filter & Sort – Stay organized by filtering and sorting birthdays and events your way. • Sync Across Devices – Keep your birthdays and anniversaries safe and updated across all your devices with iCloud. Download Birthley – the cleanest birthday countdown & reminder app you'll ever need. Some features are available as part of a premium subscription.

Screenshots

Remelephant4 screens
Birthday Countdown3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Birthday Countdown at weekly against Remelephant's every 15 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Remelephant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Birthday Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remelephant against 4.9 for Birthday Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 23 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remelephant ships an update every 15 months, Birthday Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remelephant versus Birthday Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemelephantBirthday Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better4.9 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1423 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulio JuarezCraftz, LLC

Customer experience

Remelephant

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Birthday Countdown

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remelephant

Subscriptions1
  • Remelephant - Monthly$2.991 Month
5 purchases

Birthday Countdown

Subscriptions3
  • Birthley Premium$3.997 Days
  • Birthley Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Birthley Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Birthley Lifetime Premium Discount$19.99
  • Birthley Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Remelephant free?
Remelephant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birthday Countdown free?
Birthday Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remelephant or Birthday Countdown?
Remelephant is rated higher. Remelephant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Birthday Countdown averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Remelephant or Birthday Countdown have ads?
Neither Remelephant nor Birthday Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remelephant or Birthday Countdown?
Remelephant ships an update every 15 months, and Birthday Countdown weekly. Most recently, Remelephant was updated on November 4, 2026 and Birthday Countdown on October 30, 2026.

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