Comparison

DateGlance vs Anchor

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

Head to head
About

DateGlance

This app offers a customizable date complication for your watch. Choose from over 30 date formats for two lines, with hundreds of combinations. You can also set separate colors for each line and the app supports localized date formats.

Highlights
  • Customizable date complication
  • Supports all watch faces
  • Two-line display
  • Over 30 date formats
  • Separate color settings
  • Localized date and language
  • Standalone watch app
Features
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If the app does not show on your Watch after purchase please go to App Store on your watch (not phone) - scroll to bottom - Account - Purchased - and download from here. Date Glance provides a customisable date complication. - Compatible with all watch faces and complication slots - Two lines, choose from more than 30 date formats for each line, there are hundreds of possible combinations - Set color separately for each line (relevant only for multicolor watch faces) - Actual date format and language is localized to the region and language settings of your device - Standalone watch app, all settings can be changed on your watch

About

Anchor

Features
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Use Anchor to keep important information visible at a glance: Calendar See the date and day without opening another app. Weather Check current conditions in a simple, quiet layout. Progress See how far you are through the day with a minimal progress view. Tasks Keep a short task list visible, with unfinished items kept clear and easy to scan. Notes Place a simple note on your Home Screen so you do not have to open an app just to remember it. Countdown Track the days until something important. Habit Keep one small habit visible and easy to check. Today A calm daily focus widget for the thing that deserves your attention now. Reminder A lightweight reminder widget for what you should not forget.

Screenshots

Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DateGlance at $0.99 against Anchor's $3.99. Anchor's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

DateGlance costs $0.99 and Anchor $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DateGlance ships an update every 2 months, Anchor monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DateGlance versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDateGlanceAnchor
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.3 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndras Solyomtaehyun kim

In-app purchases

None

DateGlance

No in-app purchases

None

Anchor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DateGlance free?
DateGlance costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DateGlance or Anchor have ads?
Neither DateGlance nor Anchor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DateGlance or Anchor?
DateGlance ships an update every 2 months, and Anchor monthly. Most recently, DateGlance was updated on November 3, 2026 and Anchor on October 31, 2026.

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