Comparison

Just Birthdays vs Giftlog

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

Head to head
About

Just Birthdays

Features
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Just Birthdays is a simple, private birthday tracker for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad that does the basics and nothing more. No tracking or data-gathering, everything is saved on your devices and syncs using your private iCloud account. Features: โ€ข Add contacts alongside essential notes and details โ€ข View today's and upcoming birthdays via Home Screen widgets โ€ข Import and export your data as a neutral CSV โ€ข Sync automatically between your devices via iCloud โ€ข Switch between Light and Dark modes

About

Giftlog

Features
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Giftlog helps you keep track of all the gifts you give and receive. Never again wonder what you gave someone last Christmas or what you received on your birthday. With Giftlog, you can easily record every gift exchange with details like the item name, event, date, photos, and personal notes. Organize gifts by person, track gift history, and maintain a complete record of your gift-giving relationships. KEY FEATURES: GIFT TRACKING - Record gifts given to others or received from them - Add multiple photos to capture memories - Include event details (birthdays, Christmas, weddings, etc.) - Write personal memos and notes - Sort gifts by date in chronological order PEOPLE MANAGEMENT - Create profiles for friends, family, colleagues, and more - Categorize by relationship type - Add profile photos for easy recognition - Track gift history for each person - Note preferences, likes, and dislikes - Search and filter through your contacts PHOTO SUPPORT - Take photos directly with camera - Choose from photo gallery - Add multiple photos per gift - Capture memorable moments INTUITIVE INTERFACE - Clean, modern design - Easy navigation between home and people views - Quick access to gift history - Edit or delete records anytime PERFECT FOR: - Remembering what you gave each person for holidays - Tracking gifts for birthday planning - Maintaining gratitude by remembering what you received - Wedding or baby shower gift records - Office gift exchanges - Personal gift diaries USE CASES: - Holiday gift tracking: Never repeat gifts or wonder what you gave last year - Birthday planning: See your gift history and find new ideas - Wedding presents: Keep records of all wedding gifts given and received - Baby showers: Track gifts for expectant parents - Gift exchanges: Record Secret Santa or office exchange gifts - Personal memories: Cherish special moments with photos and notes HOW IT WORKS: 1. Add people to your gift log 2. Record gifts given or received 3. Add photos and notes 4. View your complete gift history 5. Search and filter easily Giftlog is perfect for anyone who wants to stay organized and thoughtful in their gift-giving. Whether you are planning for the holidays, tracking birthday presents, or just want to maintain a record of special moments, Giftlog makes it easy. Download Giftlog today and never forget a gift again!

Screenshots

Just Birthdays3 screens
Giftlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Giftlog at every 6 weeks against Just Birthdays's every 6 months. Giftlog also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Birthdays ships an update every 6 months, Giftlog every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Just Birthdays versus Giftlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust BirthdaysGiftlog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin Wrightakira kawata

In-app purchases

None

Just Birthdays

No in-app purchases

None

Giftlog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Birthdays free?
Just Birthdays is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Giftlog free?
Giftlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just Birthdays or Giftlog have ads?
Neither Just Birthdays nor Giftlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Birthdays or Giftlog?
Just Birthdays ships an update every 6 months, and Giftlog every 6 weeks. Most recently, Just Birthdays was updated on November 8, 2026 and Giftlog on October 25, 2026.

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