NextUp vs Birthdly

A countdown app for iOS

Birthdly is a beautiful, privacy-focused birthday tracker. Everything works on your device — no cloud, no subscriptions, your data stays with you. NEVER FORGET A BIRTHDAY Set flexible reminders for each person — the day before, the day of, or both. Choose exact times, enable yearly repeats, and let Birthdly handle the rest. Smart scheduling prioritizes the nearest birthdays automatically. GIFT TRACKER Keep track of gift ideas for every person. Add photos, shopping links, and notes. Tap a link to open it right in the app. BEAUTIFUL CALENDAR Browse birthdays on a visual calendar with color-coded badges. Tap any date to see who’s celebrating and quickly add new entries. A handy date strip on the main screen shows upcoming birthdays at a glance. DETAILS THAT MATTER • Zodiac signs with localized names • Age tracking and “turns X” display • Interests grid with emoji categories • Notes for each person • Photo support from camera or library SIRI SHORTCUTS Use Birthdly hands-free with built-in Siri Shortcuts. Add birthdays, look up celebrations by month, and manage gifts — all by voice, even outside the app. BACKUP & IMPORT Export your data as JSON and import it on another device. Birthdly even supports importing from legacy web app backups with automatic field mapping. PRIVACY FIRST All data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is sent to the cloud — your birthdays, photos, and notes never leave your phone. Designed for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass interface, smooth animations, and haptic feedback throughout.