Dad Goals vs DadMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dad Goals
This app helps dads capture and organize precious childhood memories, from photos and quotes to milestones and funny answers. It acts as a private family memory board, offering activity ideas and conversation starters to create meaningful moments with children.
- Capture and save childhood milestones
- Organize photos, notes, quotes, and activities
- Create private memory boards for each child
- Discover simple activities for various occasions
- Save children's answers to meaningful questions
- Track progress on dad goals
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Dad Goals helps dads create meaningful moments with their kids and keep the best parts of childhood in one place. So much of childhood gets saved by accident. A photo in your camera roll. A quote in a text message. A milestone you meant to write down. A funny answer you swore you would never forget. A little moment from an ordinary day that somehow mattered. Then life keeps moving, and those memories get buried. Dad Goals gives them a home. Use Dad Goals to save the moments you want to find again: firsts, milestones, photos, notes, quotes, favorite activities, silly jokes, bedtime answers, proud moments, brave moments, and the little stories that make your child who they are. It is part activity guide, part conversation starter, part milestone tracker, and part private family memory board. With Dad Goals, you can: Capture milestones you never want to lose Save photos, notes, quotes, activities, jokes, and everyday memories in one organized place Build a private Memory Board for each child and your family as a whole Find simple activities for bedtime, rainy days, outdoor time, creative play, quick wins, and silly moments Ask better questions and save your child’s answers as memories Ask the same questions again over time and see how their answers change Set meaningful dad goals and keep the moments behind your progress Save favorite ideas, prompts, and jokes for the days when you need something easy Get calm, practical help from Coach when you need one small next step The Memory Board is the heart of Dad Goals. Instead of digging through thousands of photos, old messages, and half-remembered notes, you have one place for the moments that matter. A first bike ride. A tiny hand in yours. The way they said a word. A question they answered in a way only they could. A drawing they were proud of. A joke that became a family thing. Over time, Dad Goals becomes a living record of childhood as it actually felt, not just a camera roll of what it looked like. The app is not about being a perfect dad. It is about noticing what is worth keeping. Find something meaningful to do. Do it together. Save the moment. Watch the story of childhood build over time. Because someday, the little things will be the things you are most grateful you kept.
DadMate
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This app is designed to support fathers raising kids on their own. Whether you’re looking for practical baby care tips, a daily laugh with dad jokes, or a way to track your mood and emotions, this app has you covered. Stay connected through the community section, where dads can create posts, share experiences, and support each other on the journey of parenthood. Features: Baby care tips for everyday parenting Fun dad jokes to brighten your day Daily mood tracker for emotional well-being Community space to connect with other dads Your journey doesn’t have to be alone—join a supportive community of dads today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dad Goals at none against DadMate's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. DadMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Dad Goals asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dad Goals ships an update fortnightly, DadMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dad Goals | DadMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Welzware LLC | DadMate Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Dad Goals
No in-app purchases
DadMate
- Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$59.991 Year








