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birthdays.app

birthdays.app is a text-based birthday reminder service that sends SMS reminders and supports adding birthdays manually, by text, or from Google Calendar. It is aimed at people who want a simple, ad-free way to remember important birthdays without using a separate app.

birthdays.app

Simple birthday reminders by text

birthdays.app is a text-based birthday reminder app that sends reminders by SMS so users do not have to rely on Facebook feeds or calendar clutter. The homepage positions it as a simple way to remember birthdays without ads or an app download.

Users can add birthdays manually, by text, or through Google Calendar import. The product offers a basic annual plan with birthday-of reminders and a premium annual plan with early reminders, unlimited friends, and faster text-based entry.

Core features

Text-based reminders

Receive birthday reminders as text messages instead of checking a calendar app or social feed.

Multiple ways to add friends

Add birthdays manually, send them in by text, or bring them in from Google Calendar.

Early reminder option

Premium includes early birthday reminders in addition to reminders on the birthday itself.

Friend list limits by plan

Free and paid plans differ by friend limits: basic allows up to 10 friends, while premium allows unlimited friends.

Text-first friend entry

The site says you can quickly add friends by texting the app, which is meant to make setup and ongoing updates faster.

No ads, no app install

The product is designed to stay ad-free and avoid requiring an app download.

Common ways people use birthdays.app

  • Keep birthdays out of your calendar app

    People who want birthday reminders without opening a calendar app can rely on text messages that arrive where they already check messages.

  • Track a short list of important birthdays

    Users with a small circle of close friends or family can store a limited list on the basic plan and get reminders on each birthday.

  • Move birthdays from Google Calendar

    People who already keep dates in Google Calendar can import them into birthdays.app and use texts instead of calendar notifications.

  • Add birthdays by text

    Users who prefer to add birthdays on the go can text a name and date to the service instead of opening a separate app.

  • Get an earlier reminder window

    People who want early notice can use premium’s early reminder option to get a heads-up before the birthday itself.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Text reminders are hard to miss because they arrive in the same place many people already message friends.
  • The product can be used without downloading an app.
  • It supports more than one way to add birthdays, including manual entry, text entry, and Google Calendar import.
  • The service is presented as ad-free and attention-respecting.
  • A free trial is offered with no credit card required.

Cons

  • The site does not provide detailed setup, timing, or workflow documentation on the homepage.
  • The pricing page appears unavailable, so plan details are based on homepage copy rather than a live pricing page.

FAQ

How do I add birthdays to birthdays.app?

You can add birthdays manually, by text (for example, 'Joe Aug 8'), or by importing birthdays from Google Calendar. The site also describes a Facebook birthday import flow.

How are reminders delivered?

The site says reminders are delivered by text message. On the homepage, the basic plan includes reminders on their birthday, while the premium plan adds early birthday reminders.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. The homepage says you can sign up or login with no credit card required for the free trial.

Does birthdays.app support Google Calendar sync?

The homepage says the premium plan supports adding unlimited friends and quickly adding friends by texting the app. It also mentions easy import from Google Calendar.

Will birthdays.app send happy birthday messages automatically?

The site's FAQ says the goal is not to automate birthday messages to other people. It is to provide simple birthday text reminders so you can stay in touch yourself.

Quick Facts

Category
Productivity
Primary format
Text message reminders
Platform
Web and SMS
Domain
birthdays.app
Plans mentioned
Basic and Premium annual plans
Import options
Manual entry, text entry, Google Calendar