Comparison

Birthday Button vs BirthdayPulse

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

Head to head
About

Birthday Button

Features
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Birthday Button helps you remember birthdays β€” and celebrate them with the people who share them. Keep every birthday in one place, get reminders, and never miss an important day. Connect with friends, start conversations, and plan get-togethers when it matters. Key Features: β€’ Birthday reminders so you never miss a date β€’ Easy birthday list and profile management β€’ 1-to-1 chat and group chats β€’ Live messages and alerts β€’ Create groups, invite people, and manage members β€’ Plan events with date, time, and address search β€’ Browse public events, RSVP, and send invites β€’ Clean, simple interface that’s easy to use Download Birthday Button and celebrate every birthday on time β€” together.

About

BirthdayPulse

Features
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Never forget a birthday again. BirthdayPulse is a clean, reliable birthday reminder designed to help you stay ahead of the important dates in your life. See upcoming birthdays at a glance, get timely reminders, and always know who’s next with a simple, focused interface built for iOS. Whether it’s family, friends, or coworkers, BirthdayPulse helps you stay thoughtful without the stress of remembering every date. FEATURES β€’ Upcoming birthdays view so you can see what’s coming up β€’ Countdown timers for the next celebration β€’ Smart reminders so you never miss an important day β€’ Quick gift idea suggestions when you need inspiration β€’ Beautiful Home Screen widget for instant visibility β€’ Custom reminder timing with BirthdayPulse Pro β€’ Clean, minimal design built specifically for iPhone Gift ideas open quick search links so you can instantly explore thoughtful presents when a birthday is approaching. No complicated setup. No clutter. Just a simple way to remember what matters.

Screenshots

Birthday Button4 screens
BirthdayPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Birthday Button at none against BirthdayPulse's 1. Birthday Button also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). BirthdayPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BirthdayPulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Birthday Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Birthday Button ships an update every 2 weeks, BirthdayPulse every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Birthday Button versus BirthdayPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBirthday ButtonBirthdayPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua ReidBryan Mathews

In-app purchases

None

Birthday Button

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BirthdayPulse

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Birthday Button free?
Birthday Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BirthdayPulse free?
BirthdayPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Birthday Button or BirthdayPulse have ads?
Neither Birthday Button nor BirthdayPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Birthday Button or BirthdayPulse?
Birthday Button ships an update every 2 weeks, and BirthdayPulse every 6 days. Most recently, Birthday Button was updated on October 24, 2026 and BirthdayPulse on October 28, 2026.

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