# Julian Date vs IPPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Julian Date at 77% against IPPS's 7%. Julian Date also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 257). IPPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Julian Date sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Julian Date holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Julian Date has 2.7K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Julian Date's written reviews are positive against 7% of IPPS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Julian Date | IPPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julian-date/id1124597796/reviews)** | [1.5 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipps-a-launch-platform/id1555325361/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 6.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#201** |
| Size | 11 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jevon Charles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124597795) | [TRADOC Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/960437358) |

## What reviewers say

### Julian Date

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/julian-date/id1124597796)

Convert between standard calendar dates and Julian dates. Supports 5-digit and full Julian date formats, including time. Also allows conversion from Julian dates back to calendar dates.

**Highlights:** 5 Digit Julian Date conversion, Full Julian Date conversion, Calendar Date to Julian Date, Julian Date to Calendar Date, Includes time in full conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Julian Date | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Julian Date App
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Love this APP
- 👍 Military
- 👍 wonderful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Could be improved
- 🤔 Good but...
- 🤔 Good app
- 🤔 Need to make it so you can use on  i-watch
- 🤔 Just an idea

**Reported bugs**

- The year 2000 is incorrect. It is NOT a leap year.
- Entering 08204 and getting a January 24, 2008 date.

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch?
- Add days to the Julian calendar to determine actual dates
- Make it compatible for my watch


### IPPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipps-a-launch-platform/id1555325361)

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This application offers soldiers a streamlined portal to access the DMDC My Access Center. It simplifies the process by providing a direct push button for DS Logon sign-on.

**Highlights:** Access DMDC My Access Center, DS Logon integration, User-friendly interface, Direct sign-on button

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Mobile leave submission capability
- ✅ Recent updates improving functionality
- 👁️ Ability to view STP and promotion points
- 🔐 Security features implemented
- ⚡ Convenient phone-based access to records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🌐 Functions as webpage wrapper, not true app
- 🔐 Complex authentication and certificate installation
- 📵 Poor mobile optimization and display
- ⏱️ Slow performance and timeouts

**Reported bugs**

- Certificate download returns 404 error
- Two-factor authentication fails repeatedly
- DS Logon authentication broken
- App logs out immediately after login
- Safari security warnings block access

**Requested features**

- True native app instead of webpage wrapper
- HR.IPPSA access for PAR processing
- Soldier Talent Profile (STP) full access
- PPW (Pay Per Work) visibility for soldiers
- Printable leave forms with form numbers and signature lines


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Julian Date free?

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

### Is IPPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Julian Date or IPPS?

Julian Date is rated higher. Julian Date averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while IPPS averages 1.5 from 257 ratings.

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