Comparison

Facts vs Birthday Flashback

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

Head to head
About

Facts

Discover surprising truths and curious knowledge with daily facts. Save your favorites, organize them into categories, and share fascinating information with friends. Enjoy offline access and custom notifications to stay informed and inspired.

Highlights
  • Daily surprising facts
  • Gesture-based navigation
  • Save and categorize facts
  • Share facts instantly
  • Offline access
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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Dive into a world of surprising truths and curious knowledge with Facts: WaitWhat! Every swipe opens the door to something you didn’t know you needed to know. This isn’t just another fact app, it’s a personalized journey through the most fascinating corners of reality. Why Users Love WaitWhat: • Smart and Simple Navigation Choose how you navigate: up, down, left, right - it's up to you Seamless transitions for a smooth discovery flow Gesture-based controls designed for distraction-free browsing • Build Your Own Fact Vault Save the facts that wow you Create your own categories to keep everything organized Return to your favorite facts with a single tap • Share the Shockers Instantly share facts across your favorite platforms Surprise your friends with bizarre and mind-blowing knowledge • Offline Wonder No internet? No problem. Keep learning wherever you are All your saved facts are available even in airplane mode • Custom Notifications Set how often you want new facts delivered Stay informed, curious, and inspired—on your schedule • Helpful Onboarding Clear instructions to help you master the app quickly Discover hidden features with our interactive walkthrough + Go Premium for the Ultimate Curiosity Fix: - Unlock a hand-picked collection of rare facts - Personalize the look of the app with unique themes - Access your favorite facts directly on the home screen - Customize the app icon to match your vibe - Fine-tune notifications for maximum delight Step into the world of Facts: WaitWhat!, where the truth really is stranger than fiction. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWhsnu5bXa_KfOZB4RZCsieXmPKmOXvSz1fd39G_lKw Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19R9RWeMt2v3AdEp3d1e4cMQRrZs8oWUARb5_7Q7-Zck

About

Birthday Flashback

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Birthday Flashback reveals everything that happened on the day you were born. Discover major historical events, famous people and holidays that share your date, in a simple, modern and delightful app. With Birthday Flashback, you can: Explore historical events for any day of the year See famous birthdays – athletes, actors, musicians, writers, scientists, leaders and more Discover holidays and observances that fall on the same day as your birthday View fun statistics: how many events, births and holidays happened on your date Use quick date buttons (Today, Random date, major holidays and famous dates) to explore with one tap Save your favorite dates (birthdays, anniversaries, special moments) and revisit them anytime Share your discoveries with friends and family using the built‑in share button Enjoy a modern interface with dark mode, smooth animations and subtle haptic feedback All information comes from the Wikimedia “On This Day” API. No account is required. Some anonymous data and ads may be used to support development, as explained in the privacy policy. Whether you love history, trivia, or you’re simply curious to know “what happened on the day I was born?”, Birthday Flashback makes discovering your date’s story fun, fast and addictive.

Screenshots

Facts4 screens
Birthday Flashback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Birthday Flashback at none against Facts's 2. Facts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Facts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Birthday Flashback asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Facts versus Birthday Flashback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFactsBirthday Flashback
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlihan SELIMOGLUMohamed El Bouhssini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Facts

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Annually3 Days trial$2.991 Year
None

Birthday Flashback

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Facts free?
Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birthday Flashback free?
Birthday Flashback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Facts or Birthday Flashback have ads?
Birthday Flashback shows ads; Facts does not.

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