# Calender vs Dateminder

The clearest difference is rating: Dateminder at 4.9 against Calender's 1.0. Dateminder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Calender's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dateminder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dateminder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dateminder has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Calender ships an update every 12 months, Dateminder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calender | Dateminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calender-event-reminder/id1625304072/reviews) | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateminder-event-reminders/id6480020164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hetal Thummar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609188580) | [Big Fat Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142407053) |

## What reviewers say

### Calender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calender-event-reminder/id1625304072)

Never forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries again. This app provides customizable reminders for all your special occasions, ensuring you celebrate every memorable moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable reminders, Birthday and anniversary alerts, Add custom special days, Notifications for events, Supports various devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads For One Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads For One Year | $8.49 | per year |


### Dateminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateminder-event-reminders/id6480020164)

Effortlessly track birthdays and special events by syncing dates from your contacts. Get timely reminders and add important occasions to your calendar with custom widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Syncs dates from contacts, Calendar integration, Customizable home screen widgets, Timely event notifications, Minimalist and user-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calender free?

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

### Is Dateminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calender or Dateminder?

Dateminder is rated higher. Calender averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dateminder averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do Calender or Dateminder have ads?

Calender shows ads; Dateminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calender or Dateminder?

Calender ships an update every 12 months, and Dateminder monthly. Most recently, Calender was updated on October 11, 2026 and Dateminder on October 1, 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.*