# Birthday Countdown: CandlesUp

> Reminder Widget & Calendar

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6744033985](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6744033985)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6744033985`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anton Pustovidko
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (677 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-20
- **First published:** 2025-04-02
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/birthday-countdown-candlesup/id6744033985)
- **Website:** [https://birthdaysreminder.app/](https://birthdaysreminder.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://falliot.github.io/CandlesUp/privacy-page/privacy.html](https://falliot.github.io/CandlesUp/privacy-page/privacy.html)

## Description

Join 25,000+ people who rely on CandlesUp to remember birthdays. It reminds you 7 days before, provides a countdown, and can import birthdays from contacts or calendars so you’re always prepared. Create a personal birthday profile, see ages and zodiac signs, and use quick actions to manage reminders and calendar views.

Privacy-first by design, CandlesUp stores data on your device with no analytics or third-party tracking. Enjoy region-specific gift ideas, instant birthday wishes via WhatsApp, Messages, Email, or calls, and seamless calendar integration with yearly recurrences. The modern, accessible interface with dark mode keeps birthdays unforgettable—without fuss.

## Rankings

- #64,281 — Overall
- #4 — Handy Everyday Helpers

## Review summary

Overall, users largely like Birthday Countdown: CandlesUp for its clean design, dependable countdown, easy contact import, and helpful gift ideas. The main drawbacks are several in-app purchases and requests for more features (per-person gift lists, saved ideas, and messaging options). A few bugs or limitations were mentioned, such as a startup birthday-edit issue. Despite these, most reviews express enthusiasm and say it helps them keep track of birthdays and celebrate with vibe-rich reminders.

### Pros

- Clean, beautiful UI that makes birthdays feel like an event.
- Reliable countdown with days left and even a last-second countdown on birthdays.
- Easy to import contacts and manage family and friends' birthdays.
- Built-in gift ideas and suggestions that help with planning.
- Vibes and celebratory features like AI messages and a digital candle enhance the experience.

### Cons

- Heavy in-app purchases with many features behind paywalls.
- Requests for more features such as per-person gift lists, saved gift ideas, and AI-generated messaging.
- Occasional bugs or limitations, such as an initial birthday-edit issue.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6744033985)