A genuinely free birthday reminder app — no catch
Not a free trial. Not a limited tier that pushes you to upgrade. Birthday Reminder is free on web, iOS, and Android, with every feature included, forever.
Free on web, iOS, and Android. No ads, no paid tier.
It's Michael's birthday today, he turns 29.
Brother
Most “free” birthday apps aren't
actually free
A lot of apps ranking for this term cap you at a handful of contacts, lock reminders behind a subscription, or run ads to make up the difference. Birthday Reminder doesn't do any of that — there's no premium membership, no ad-supported tier, and no feature gated behind a paywall.
Everything included, at no cost
Every reminder channel, the widget, calendar sync, and shared lists are included — there is no paid version to compare this one against.
No cap on people
No limit on how many people you track
Add everyone who matters — family, friends, pets, anniversaries, custom events — without hitting a contact cap that pushes you toward a paid tier.
- Works for birthdays, anniversaries, pets, and custom events
- Automatic sorting by nearest date
- Year is optional; ages appear only when known
Sending stays free
One-tap greetings, no upsell
Turning a reminder into a sent message is often where “free” apps ask for payment. Not here.
- Pre-filled, editable template: “Happy birthday, [Name]! 🎉”
- Opens your own WhatsApp or SMS, addressed to them
- You always review and send it yourself — never auto-sent
It's Michael's birthday today, he turns 29.
Brother
On your home screen
The widget, free
Some apps charge extra or upsell for a home-screen widget. Here, it's included from the start.
- Name, date, and days remaining at a glance
- Updates on its own as days pass
- Tap a name to jump straight to their profile
Every reminder channel, included
Push, email, SMS/WhatsApp, and an in-app feed are all available at no cost — not held back for a paid plan.
- Multiple lead times per event (7 days before and on the day)
- SMS/WhatsApp included with a fair-use cap, then falls back to push and email
- Reminders fire at your local time, and re-anchor automatically when you travel
Shared family lists, included
Invite family to the same list at no extra cost — no per-seat pricing.
Calendar sync, included
Subscribe to your birthdays in Apple, Google, or Outlook, with no premium requirement.
One account, everywhere
Web, iOS, and Android, same data, instantly synced — one free account covers every device.
Three steps, nothing to pay at any of them
Add the people who matter
Type a name and date, or import from contacts or a spreadsheet. Year is optional.
Get reminded in time
Choose how far ahead and which channels, all included.
Send a greeting
On the day, open your messages with a ready-to-send note, then mark it done.
Frequently asked questions
What “free” means here, and what other birthday apps usually charge for.
Is Birthday Reminder actually free, or is there a paid version?
Birthday Reminder is free on web, iOS, and Android, with no ads and no paid tier. Every feature — reminders, the widget, calendar sync, and shared family lists — is included.
What is the best free birthday reminder app?
The best free option is one that doesn't cap the number of people you can track or gate reminders behind a subscription. Birthday Reminder includes unlimited people, multiple reminder channels, a home-screen widget, and calendar sync at no cost.
Do free birthday reminder apps usually have limits?
Many do — a maximum number of contacts, ad-supported screens, or premium-only reminder channels are common. Birthday Reminder doesn't impose any of these limits.
Is there an app to remind me of birthdays for free, including SMS or WhatsApp?
Yes. Birthday Reminder includes SMS/WhatsApp reminders at no cost, with a fair-use cap before falling back to push and email.
How do I get my phone to remind me of birthdays without paying?
Add the birthdays you want to track in Birthday Reminder, set your preferred reminder channel and lead time, and it will notify you automatically — the entire setup and ongoing use are free.
Does the free version include the home-screen widget?
Yes. The widget showing your next three birthdays is included at no cost, not an upsell.
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Start free, stay free
No trial period, no premium tier to hit later. Use it on the web right now, or get it on your phone for reminders and the home-screen widget.
Mobile apps coming soon.