# Julian vs KipTraq 2.0

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KipTraq 2.0 at none against Julian's 3. KipTraq 2.0 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Julian's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Julian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. KipTraq 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

KipTraq 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Julian has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Julian ships an update every 2 months, KipTraq 2.0 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Julian | KipTraq 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julian-quick-dates/id1084251583/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiptraq-20/id6738595545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Carlos Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/931213788) | [Green Willow Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085239211) |

## What reviewers say

### Julian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julian-quick-dates/id1084251583)

This app provides a quick and efficient way to view and convert between 11 different types of dates, including standard Julian dates, Mars Sol dates, and Unix time. It features a calendar for easy navigation and allows copying dates to the clipboard. The current date can be displayed on the app icon and Apple Watch complications.

**Highlights:** 11 date type conversions, Calendar view, Copy to clipboard, App icon badge display, Apple Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short Cup | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tall Cup | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grande Cup | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for work/professional use
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for daily tasks
- 👍 Convenient complication on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Complication issues on Apple Watch (not updating, getting stuck)
- 🐛 Date discrepancies between app and complication
- 🐛 App not functioning properly after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Complication not updating correctly on Apple Watch
- Date displayed incorrectly, one day behind
- App not functioning properly after updates

**Requested features**

- Display current date along with Julian date
- Add countdown/days remaining functionality
- Display week number
- Show Julian date on app icon


### KipTraq 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiptraq-20/id6738595545)

This tool allows users to create custom data collection forms directly on their device. It supports various data types and enforces business rules, with web-based reporting for analysis. Access is restricted to existing customers.

**Highlights:** Customizable input forms, On-device data capture, Business rule enforcement, Web-based reporting, Support for various data types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Julian free?

Julian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KipTraq 2.0 free?

KipTraq 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Julian or KipTraq 2.0?

KipTraq 2.0 is rated higher. Julian averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while KipTraq 2.0 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Julian or KipTraq 2.0 have ads?

Neither Julian nor KipTraq 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Julian or KipTraq 2.0?

Julian ships an update every 2 months, and KipTraq 2.0 fortnightly. Most recently, Julian was updated on October 14, 2026 and KipTraq 2.0 on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*