Comparison

Datum vs Tempus Calc

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

Head to head
About

Datum

A minimalist calendar application designed for Apple devices, offering a clean interface and customizable widgets for iOS, macOS, and watchOS. View upcoming events, daily schedules, and monthly overviews directly from your home screen or watch face.

Highlights
  • Minimalist calendar interface
  • Lockscreen widgets for iOS
  • Event display widgets
  • Calendar widgets with event marks
  • watchOS calendar and complications
  • Support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
Features
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Datum is a minimalistic iOS, watchOS, macOS and visionOS calendar app. For iOS there are Lockscreen Widgets that show you the current date and there are Lockscreen Widgets that show up to 3 events for today. The iOS and macOS apps include the following widgets: - a small widget that shows the current date and at the bottom the events for this day - a small widget that shows a calendar with up to 3 event marks for each day - a medium widget that shows the same as the first small widget and on the right side a calendar with up to 3 event marks for each day - a large widget that shows the same as the medium widget and a list of the upcoming events - a extra large widget that shows a calendar and a list of the upcoming events (only for iPadOS 15+) The watchOS app shows a calendar with up to 3 event marks for each day. You can switch to the next/previous month by tapping on the arrows at the bottom of the calendar. You can view all events for each day by tapping on a day. There are also complications for all watchfaces included that show you the current date.

About

Tempus Calc

Features
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FEATURES DURATION CALCULATOR • Calculate the exact time between any two dates • See results in years, months, and total days • Perfect for age calculations, anniversary tracking, and project timelines • Instant results as you select dates ADD/SUBTRACT DAYS • Find future dates by adding days • Calculate past dates by subtracting days • Support for negative values up to 100 years • Ideal for deadline planning and scheduling SAVED CALCULATIONS • Save frequently used calculations for quick access • Search and filter your saved items • Swipe to delete individual calculations • Clear all with confirmation protection • Perfect for recurring date calculations BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Elegant, modern interface • Full Dark Mode support • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Color-coded results for clarity • Optimized for all iPhone sizes PERFECT FOR • Project Managers - Track milestones and deadlines • Event Planners - Calculate dates for weddings, parties, conferences • Business Professionals - Plan delivery dates and schedules • Students - Track assignment due dates and semester planning • Travelers - Plan trips and calculate vacation lengths • Parents - Track child development milestones • Anyone who works with dates regularly WHY CHOOSE TEMPUS CALC? PRIVACY FIRST All calculations are stored locally on your device. No data collection, no tracking, no cloud sync required. Your dates are yours alone. LIGHTNING FAST Calculations happen instantly as you interact. No waiting, no loading screens. Just immediate results. OFFLINE CAPABLE Works perfectly without internet connection. Calculate dates anywhere, anytime. NO ADS Focus on your calculations without distractions. No advertisements, ever. HOW IT WORKS Duration Mode: 1. Select a start date 2. Select an end date 3. See instant results in multiple formats 4. Save for later if needed Add Days Mode: 1. Choose a starting date 2. Enter number of days (positive or negative) 3. See the resulting date immediately 4. Save your calculation for future reference

Screenshots

Datum3 screens
Tempus Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tempus Calc at Free against Datum's $1.99. Tempus Calc also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Datum's advantage is device support (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Tempus Calc is free to download; Datum costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Datum ships an update every 3 months, Tempus Calc every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Datum versus Tempus Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatumTempus Calc
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Lindingerommar alquisi

In-app purchases

None

Datum

No in-app purchases

None

Tempus Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Datum free?
Datum costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempus Calc free?
Tempus Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Datum or Tempus Calc have ads?
Neither Datum nor Tempus Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Datum or Tempus Calc?
Datum ships an update every 3 months, and Tempus Calc every 8 days. Most recently, Datum was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tempus Calc on October 30, 2026.

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