Comparison

Candlelit vs Cheersday

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

Head to head
About

Candlelit

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Candlelit is a beautiful birthday and celebration tracker that turns remembering into something you actually look forward to. Add birthdays, anniversaries, and special dates, then blow out the candles when the day arrives to collect rare and whimsical candles and cakes. Track What Matters • Add birthdays, anniversaries, and custom celebrations • See upcoming events at a glance with multiple calendar views • Get gentle reminders so you're always prepared • Sync events to your device calendar with one tap Collect Something Special • Blow out candles on the big day to earn a random collectible • Discover 30 unique candles and 30 cake decorations — from Common to Legendary • Build your collection over time with every celebration • Each collectible is a tiny surprise you won't want to miss Make It Yours • Choose from 9 gorgeous color themes to match your style • Pick a matching app icon for your home screen • Set custom colors for individual celebrations • Add photos and notes to every event Private by Design • No account required — ever • All your data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync keeps your celebrations in sync across devices • No tracking, no analytics, no ads Upgrade to Pro ($2.99 one-time) Unlock all color themes, alternate app icons, advanced reminders (up to 1 month ahead), and per-event color customization. One purchase, yours forever — no subscriptions. Candlelit is the birthday tracker that celebrates with you. Download it today and start collecting!

About

Cheersday

Never forget a birthday again with this app. It helps you track upcoming birthdays with a visual calendar and customizable reminders. You can easily add contacts, organize them into groups, and send greetings directly through your preferred messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Visual birthday calendar
  • Import from contacts
  • Customizable reminders
  • Send greetings via messaging apps
  • Organize contacts by groups
  • Birthday countdown and age tracking
Features
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Cheersday makes it easy to remember and celebrate the birthdays of everyone you care about. Add birthdays manually or import them from your contacts. Cheersday shows upcoming birthdays on a visual calendar and sends you reminders so you never forget to send a greeting. Features: • Visual birthday calendar with date highlights • Import birthdays from your phone contacts • Customizable reminder notifications (morning of, day before, week before) • Send greetings via text, email, or your favorite messaging app • Organize contacts by groups (family, friends, coworkers) • Track birthday countdown and age • Works without an account — sign up later to sync across devices • No subscription required Start for free with no account needed. Your birthday data stays on your device until you choose to create an account.

Screenshots

Candlelit4 screens
Cheersday4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candlelit at none against Cheersday's 1. Candlelit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Cheersday sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candlelit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candlelit ships an update every 4 days, Cheersday every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Candlelit versus Cheersday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandlelitCheersday
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuka MoribeEl Tostado LLC

In-app purchases

None

Candlelit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cheersday

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Candlelit free?
Candlelit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cheersday free?
Cheersday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Candlelit or Cheersday have ads?
Cheersday shows ads; Candlelit does not.
Which is updated more often, Candlelit or Cheersday?
Candlelit ships an update every 4 days, and Cheersday every 3 days. Most recently, Candlelit was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cheersday on October 19, 2026.

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