# Doomsday Trainer — Know the day for any date!

> Calculate the day of the week for any date using various algorithms. (iPhone/iPad app by Maarten Claessen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomsday-trainer/id6760719687 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maarten Claessen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885901059)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomsday-trainer/id6760719687/reviews.md

## What is Doomsday Trainer?

Master the Doomsday Algorithm — calculate the day of the week for any date in history in seconds.

PLAY
Build your streak and beat the clock. Every correct answer adds to your streak; one wrong answer ends it. Compete on the global leaderboard for Longest Streak and Fastest Average Speed.

BATTLE
Challenge a real opponent to a live 1-on-1 race. Five dates, fastest and most accurate player wins. Elo-based ranking tracks your competitive record.

TRAIN
Six methods to choose from:
• Doomsday — the classic anchor-day approach
• Odd + 11 — the Fong-Walters mental shortcut
• The Wollin Shortcut — a memory-based system using vectorized doomsdays, the Square Knot Rule, and the Wollin Calamity Table (by u/Nillows)
• Conway's Method — the original algorithm by John Conway
• Mod 28 — reduce any year to under 28 before calculating
• Custom Mode — pick your own date range, century, or decade

DRILL
Targeted practice for each component: months, centuries, years, mod 7 arithmetic, and the full Wollin Shortcut drill suite.

TUTORIAL
New to the algorithm? The built-in tutorial walks you through everything step by step.

## Key features

- Doomsday Algorithm calculation
- Timed streak challenges
- 1-on-1 live battles
- Multiple training methods
- Targeted component drills
- Step-by-step tutorial


## Frequently asked questions about Doomsday Trainer

### What is the Doomsday Algorithm?

The Doomsday Algorithm is a method for calculating the day of the week for any given date. Doomsday Trainer allows you to master this algorithm through various practice modes and challenges.

### How does Doomsday Trainer help with learning?

Doomsday Trainer offers a built-in tutorial, targeted drills for specific components like months and centuries, and multiple training methods to cater to different learning styles.

### Can I compete with other users on Doomsday Trainer?

Yes, Doomsday Trainer features a live 1-on-1 battle mode where you can challenge opponents. It also includes global leaderboards for longest streak and fastest average speed.

### What are the different training methods available in Doomsday Trainer?

Doomsday Trainer supports six methods: the classic Doomsday, Odd + 11, The Wollin Shortcut, Conway's Method, Mod 28, and a Custom Mode for personalized practice.

### Is Doomsday Trainer suitable for all ages?

Doomsday Trainer has an age rating of 4+, making it accessible for a wide range of users interested in learning and practicing date calculations.

### How often is Doomsday Trainer updated?

The latest version of Doomsday Trainer is 1.3.6, and it was last updated on April 20, 2026. Updates typically bring improvements and new features.

### Does Doomsday Trainer have ads?

No, Doomsday Trainer is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning and practice experience.

### What devices does Doomsday Trainer support?

Doomsday Trainer is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.7 — 2026-08-27

Various bug fixes

### 1.3.6 — 2026-04-20

Various bug fixes and game mode improvements!

### 1.3.4 — 2026-04-10

Even more customization settings - change the date format, change the starting day, and choose your preferred interface.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-04-07

Various bug fixes

### 1.3.1 — 2026-04-02

Bug  fixes

## More apps by Maarten Claessen

- [Puzzoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzoku/id6760819328)
- [Hexercise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexercise/id6762805462)
- [Shift Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-go/id6762990205)

All apps by Maarten Claessen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1885901059

## Related topics

[doomsday trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/doomsday-trainer) · [doomsday method](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/doomsday-method) · [the doomsday](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-doomsday)

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