Birthdays.app was built to fix one simple question: “How do you remember birthdays?” A poll of 1,100+ people showed 55 % “just try to remember,” 26 % use a calendar, and 9 % still trust Facebook—no wonder birthdays slip through the cracks.
What it does
A simple text message reminder on your friend's birthday. No downloads, no ads, no credit card required to try it.
Key features
- Birthday text reminders – morning-of or day-before, your choice
- Early reminders – extra lead-time for gifts or dinner plans
- Add friends via text – “Rose May 3” from any phone
- Google Calendar sync – one-click import & auto-updates
- No-card free trial – try the core service in under a minute
- Lightning-fast setup – import friends, done; nothing else to learn
Benefits
- Never forget another birthday—stay thoughtful without spreadsheets
- Reconnect naturally; one message a year beats zero every time
- One less reason to check your calendar.
What people say
- “One of my favorite apps continues to be birthdays.app… It texts you reminders for your friends’ birthdays and that’s it.” — @kat_kampf
- “Most useful single-purpose app in my life… Allowed me to delete Facebook years ago.” — @Tralallama
- “Helped me keep in touch with friends and family… well worth the $9/year.” — @MacroEscobar
- ★★★★★ “People are constantly surprised I remember their birthdays and it feels great.” — Michael R. (144 reminders sent)
- ★★★★★ “Helps me stay in touch without the burden of social media.” — Hannah G.
How it works
- Sign up with your phone number (no cc required).
- Import birthdays from Google or text them in.
- Choose reminder timing.
- Get thoughtful nudges, right on schedule.
- Forgetting birthdays stops here.
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