Getting Started
How To
How do I add a birthday?
Tap the + Add Birthday button on the home screen. Enter the person's name, select their birth date, choose a relationship type, and optionally add a note. Tap Save when done.
How To
Can I add a birthday without knowing the birth year?
Yes! When adding a birthday, toggle on "Year Unknown". The app will still track the date and remind you each year — it just won't calculate an age.
How To
How do I edit or delete a birthday?
- Edit: Tap on a birthday card to open the detail screen, then tap the edit icon in the top-right corner.
- Delete: Swipe a birthday card to the left on the home screen, or tap the delete button inside the detail screen.
Notifications & Reminders
Notifications
How do reminders work?
When you save a birthday, BirthdayApp automatically schedules a local notification for that person's next birthday. The reminder repeats every year automatically — you only set it once.
Notifications
I'm not receiving notifications. What should I check?
- Go to Settings → Notifications → BirthdayApp and make sure notifications are allowed.
- Ensure Do Not Disturb / Focus Mode is not blocking the app.
- Try deleting and re-adding the birthday to reschedule the notification.
- Restart your device and check again.
Notifications
Can I change the notification time?
Currently, notifications fire at the default reminder time set during scheduling. A custom notification time option is planned for a future update.
Features
Feature
What does the "Next 30 Days" section show?
The home screen only shows birthdays that are coming up within the next 30 days in the "Upcoming" section. Birthdays further away will appear in the calendar view, so your home screen stays focused and relevant.
Feature
How do I switch between light and dark mode?
Tap the moon / sun icon in the top-right corner of the home screen to toggle between light and dark themes.
Feature
How do I use the Calendar view?
Tap the Calendar tab on the home screen. Days with birthdays are highlighted. Tap a highlighted date to see who has a birthday that day.
Privacy & Data
Privacy
Where is my data stored?
All birthday data is stored locally on your device only. BirthdayApp never uploads, syncs, or shares your data with any server or third party.
Privacy
What happens to my data if I delete the app?
All locally stored data will be permanently deleted when you uninstall the app. There is no cloud backup — please export or note down important birthdays before uninstalling.
