Comparison

Pinchly vs Birthday Buddy Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Pinchly

Capture and recall important details about people in your life, like preferences and plans. Organize these 'pinches' for easy access, aiding in thoughtful gift-giving and personal connections. Share selectively with others to create collaborative wishlists.

Highlights
  • Capture personal details about contacts
  • Organize information with categories and tags
  • Set reminders for special occasions
  • Create private or shared wishlists
  • Voice input for quick entry
  • Integrate with calendars
Features
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Pinchly helps you remember what matters to everyone who matters most. Capture what you want to remember about the people in your life — their coffee order, jeans size, favorite song, upcoming promotion, and the dream vacation they keep mentioning. When you notice these little details, just tell Pinchly. You pinch it once and it's filed away, privately, and visible only to you. When you need it, ask Pinchly and it comes right back in seconds — perfect for when you're in line at the coffee shop, or shopping last-minute for a housewarming gift. Start with a person Add anyone you care about — your partner, friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors. Every person you add is private and visible only to you. If you connect with your people on Pinchly, you can choose to share Pinches about yourself with one another — easy wishlisting, and good for dropping hints around the holidays. Pinches Pinches are the things and places that matter to those you care about. They can carry as much or as little detail as you want — categories, tags, notes, backup choices, and what to avoid. Capture a Pinch in seconds with PinchlyVoice. Say it the way you would to a friend: "Mom orders the mocha latte from the corner coffee shop." Pinchly understands it, organizes it, and files it away. When you are at a store, in the checkout line, on your way to a housewarming party. Just ask: "What is Alex's T-shirt size at OutdoorOutfitters?" Pinchly brings the right Pinch back in seconds. One place for all your gift planning Set reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, or whatever occasions you want to remember, and attach the Pinches that matter to them. Create Circles to organize your people into groups, and categories to organize your Pinches across everyone — made for gift lists and wishlists. Integrate Pinchly with your own calendars and your reminders show up right alongside everything else you have planned. Private by default Everything stays as private as you choose. Everything you pinch for someone else is private and visible only to you — forever. The things you pinch about yourself can be shared with connections. Connect with your people and decide exactly what each person can see — Pinch by Pinch, or nothing at all. The Pinches someone shares with you will be kept next to Pinches you have made for them for easy retrieval. Ask with a Bump The thought counts, but getting it right compounds. Don't know your best friend's favorite Italian restaurant? Send a Bump. Once you connect with someone, you can ask them to create a Pinch about themselves. They complete it, share it with you, and you have it for good. Pinchly+ Pinchly is free: unlimited people, unlimited connections, unlimited Circles, unlimited reminders. Pinches have a limit on the free plan. Pinchly+ removes it, opens Pinsights, and makes PinchlyVoice unlimited. Pinchly+ is $6.99 per month or $47.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Subscriptions on your iPhone. Terms of Service: https://pinchly.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pinchly.app/privacy Remember what matters to everyone who matters most. Pinchly.

About

Birthday Buddy Countdown

Easily track important birthdays with a simple countdown and smart reminders. Never miss a special occasion again with timely notifications and a clear view of upcoming celebrations.

Highlights
  • Birthday countdowns
  • Smart reminders
  • Upcoming birthday view
  • Simple tracking
  • Gift tracking
Features
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Birthday Countdown & Reminder helps you track important birthdays with simple countdowns and smart reminders. Set birthdays once and see exactly how many days are left for each person. Get notified before the big day so you never miss it. Features: - Birthday countdown for all contacts - Birthday reminder system - Countdown view for upcoming birthdays - Simple birthday tracking - Track birthday gifts Keep all important birthdays in one place and stay prepared all year. Be a friend who never forgets people who matter.

Screenshots

Pinchly4 screens
Birthday Buddy Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Birthday Buddy Countdown at 5.0 against Pinchly's 4.5. Birthday Buddy Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pinchly's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Pinchly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Birthday Buddy Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Birthday Buddy Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinchly ships an update every 2 days, Birthday Buddy Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pinchly versus Birthday Buddy Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinchlyBirthday Buddy Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKuhlApps, LLCZoran Pavlovic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pinchly

Subscriptions2
  • Pinchly+ Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pinchly+ Annual$47.991 Year
None

Birthday Buddy Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinchly free?
Pinchly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birthday Buddy Countdown free?
Birthday Buddy Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinchly or Birthday Buddy Countdown?
Birthday Buddy Countdown is rated higher. Pinchly averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Birthday Buddy Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pinchly or Birthday Buddy Countdown have ads?
Neither Pinchly nor Birthday Buddy Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinchly or Birthday Buddy Countdown?
Pinchly ships an update every 2 days, and Birthday Buddy Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, Pinchly was updated on November 5, 2026 and Birthday Buddy Countdown on October 31, 2026.

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