Comparison

JotTheDate vs BankCode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JotTheDate

This app allows you to create calendar events and reminders by drawing or handwriting them directly on your screen. You can sketch symbols or write notes, and the app will convert them into calendar entries. It offers creative ways to manage your schedule and integrates seamlessly with existing calendar applications.

Highlights
  • Handwrite/draw calendar events
  • Sketch symbols for events
  • Add notes and reminders
  • Customizable brush size and color
  • Integration with iOS Calendar
  • Offline functionality
  • Real-time sync across devices
Features
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JotTheDate: your great freehand Calendar ! Why type your calendar events? Just draw with JotTheDate. Handwrite your note as text or sketch, and JotTheDate will show the event or reminder in the Calendar. Whether it’s a scribble, a sketch, or a smiley, this calendar app lets you add your events by drawing them with a finger on the screen. You can add appointment reminders, notes, travel time, and more. So, you can be creative and sketch your way to your next event, choosing your color and brush size. Just draw or write your event with your finger. Sketch a heart for your anniversary dinner, a necktie for your business meeting, or a book for your college class. Can’t draw? Jot down your pet’s name for their vet appointment, the name of the club where you are meeting your friends, or the name of the park for your kid’s play date. You can also give the event a name if you like for viewing in other calendar apps. Add the basics you need like the location and start and end times. You can have it repeat, invite others, and set up two different alerts. Your events can also be All Day, contain notes and a URL, and be added to a specific calendar if you have more than one. The app also works without an Internet connection. • UNIVERSAL APP JotTheDate is compatible with iPhone, iPad and Mac. Once downloaded with your Apple account, you can use it on all your devices. Using your iCloud account all events, reminders and sketches will be automatically shared and synced in all your devices. • HANDWRITTEN EVENTS You will not be forced to use the iPhone or iPad keypad to enter an event: just draw with JotTheDate! • HANDWRITTEN REMINDERS If you simply wish to draw or type a quick note as a reminder, you can do it with the Reminders view. • INTEGRATION WITH THE iOS CALENDAR APP All events and reminders are shared with any other iOS and macOS Calendar app and existing events and reminders are automatically loaded: just launch JotTheDate ! JotTheDate fully integrates with all existing calendars. • SEVERAL VIEWS JotTheDate supports various standard views: - Day - Week - Month - Year - List - Month and List. - Reminders • WEEK VIEW Awesome for your work during the week. You may choose a grid view or a vertical format with the days all side by side. • REAL TIME SYNC JotTheDate automatically syncs all your iOS devices. Make a change in a device and it will be synced in all others. • OFF-LINE OPERATIONS You can edit events and reminders even without Internet connection. The changes are saved and synced in all other devices when you get online, with iCloud. • ALERTS Do not forget any appointment. You may set alerts for all events. Alerts appear on your iPhone or iPad even when the screen is off. • RECURRING EVENTS You can set up, view and edit recurring events. • NEW EVENT - Title - Geographic location - All day - Start Date and time - End Date and time - Repeat: various options - Travel time - Calendar - Invitations - Alarm: various options - Second Alarm: various options - URL - Note • CONFIGURATION OPTIONS JotTheDate is ready and fully configured at its first use. The user still has the chance to choose between several options, including: - iCloud, to sync events and reminders among several devices - Options for Month, Week and Day view - Sounds: for example, you can enable or disable at page flip. - Time visible on events. - New event: you can set that all new events are text-only or hand-written - Calendars: JotTheDate is free and lets you create a limited number of drawn Jots in the active archive. To remove the limit, buy Premium once for lifetime access or choose one of the available subscriptions. A single purchase becomes valid on all devices, iOS and Mac. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BankCode

Features
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【BankCode: The Professional Companion for Every Banker and Exporter】 BankCode is a high-performance utility designed to streamline your global banking operations. Whether you're processing a domestic wire or an international wire transfer we ensure you have the right data at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES: ● Comprehensive Database: Instant access to 170,000+ CNAPS codes and Global Bank Identification Codes. ● Intelligent IBAN Validation: Our advanced algorithm decodes IBAN formats, identifies the originating bank/country, and validates checksums locally. ● Offline First: All core databases are built directly into the app. No internet connection? No problem. ● Pure Privacy: We prioritize your data sovereignty. No personal or financial information is ever uploaded or collected. ● Premium UX: Featuring a modern floating navigation and a clutter-free interface, specifically optimized for pro users. Efficiency Meets Reliability. Trusted by finance professionals and international trade experts for reliable code verification and bank identification.

Screenshots

JotTheDate4 screens
BankCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BankCode at every 4 days against JotTheDate's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JotTheDate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BankCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JotTheDate ships an update every 2 months, BankCode every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
JotTheDate versus BankCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotTheDateBankCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiStArtApp志文 李

Bugs and requests

JotTheDate

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Handwritten notes disappearing
  • App freezes on specific dates (e.g., 9/30/2019)
  • App freezes on the front screen, preventing interaction
  • App won't open or crashes frequently
  • Cannot access the app
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  • iCloud sync not working between iPad and iPhone
  • Premium version crashes or freezes
  • Handwritten images disappear after changing pages
  • App freezes on 9/30/2019, unable to edit, remove, or add
  • Cannot swipe past the first page
  • Pen skips frequently
  • Notifications erase written notes
  • Handwritten events not showing on MacBook Pro
  • Redundant input methods
  • Does not integrate well with Outlook
  • Cannot add a quick note without going to another page
  • Mac app doesn't sync with iPad
  • Saving time is too long
  • Button to view a single day doesn't work
  • App shuts down and force quits frequently
  • Going to settings causes a crash
  • App kicks out after entering a note and attempting to assign a date
  • Calendar entry showing conflicts, but tapping it crashes the app
  • Pen icon to 'jot' not opening

Requested features

10 requests
  • Home Screen widget needed
  • Dark mode option
  • Lined paper option for notes
  • Daily 'to do' section
  • Finer font options for handwriting
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  • Ability to pinch and zoom
  • Quick note addition without full entry
  • Improve handwriting tool for pen-like feel
  • Palm rejection for Apple Pencil
  • More palette choices for drawing stylus

BankCode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

JotTheDate

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Three-month subscription$3.993 Months
  • Annual subscription$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • subscription for one month$1.99
  • subscription for 3 months$3.99
  • subscription for 6 months$4.99
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  • Premium Edition$24.99
1 purchases

BankCode

One-time1
  • Premuim Member$1.99

Questions

Is JotTheDate free?
JotTheDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BankCode free?
BankCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JotTheDate or BankCode have ads?
Neither JotTheDate nor BankCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JotTheDate or BankCode?
JotTheDate ships an update every 2 months, and BankCode every 4 days. Most recently, JotTheDate was updated on November 1, 2026 and BankCode on October 31, 2026.

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