# JotTheDate vs BankCode

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | JotTheDate | BankCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotthedate-draw-your-calendar/id1024938307/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **61** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) | [志文 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852909959) |

## What reviewers say

### JotTheDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotthedate-draw-your-calendar/id1024938307)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Three-month subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| subscription for one month | $1.99 | one-time |
| subscription for 3 months | $3.99 | one-time |
| subscription for 6 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Edition | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Handwritten notes and drawing
- 📅 Syncs with other calendars
- 🎨 Customizable options
- 📱 Works well on iPad and iPhone
- 💡 Good idea for a digital planner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Notes disappearing
- 🐛 App won't open or is inaccessible
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 💸 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Home Screen widget needed
- Dark mode option
- Lined paper option for notes
- Daily 'to do' section
- Finer font options for handwriting


### BankCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bankcode/id6761405457)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premuim Member | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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