Comparison

Eden's Almanac vs Dads Network

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

Head to head
About

Eden's Almanac

Enhance your garden's vitality and yield with astronomical advice and ancient farming wisdom. Plan, track, and manage your garden's progress with a planting calendar, tasks, and a multimedia journal. Includes local weather, notifications, and collaboration features for shared gardening projects.

Highlights
  • Biodynamic planting calendar
  • Astronomical and plant research advice
  • Garden planning and task management
  • Multimedia garden journal
  • Local weather forecasts
  • Customizable notifications
  • Collaborative gardening features
Features
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Eden's Almanac is your go-to gardening companion! Leverage astronomical advice and recommendations from ancient farming wisdom and modern plant research to enhance your garden's vitality, disease resistance and yield. Plan, manage and track the progress of your garden with the planting calendar, tasks and a multimedia journal. Take advantage of the following useful resources: - Biodynamics 101 - More than 800 plant-planet associations. - Planet Associations - Astral Fertility Guide Biodynamic Planting Calendar:  Know when to work with the different plant types to optimize seed germination, plant vitality and yield. Local Weather:  Enjoy accurate local weather and forecasts. Track historical weather with the integrated journal. Multimedia Journal:  Take pictures in the app or add them from your photo library to monitor your garden experiments. Tasks:  Plan ahead by creating tasks and setting reminders. Notifications:  Customizable alerts for key lunar and planetary events. Collaborate:  Add other gardeners to your account and collaborate with shared tasks, journal and media. Calendar of the Soul: Read the current verse of Rudolf Steiner's Calendar of the Soul in the translation of your choice. Access to Eden's Almanac requires a subscription. For terms of use, see https://www.edensalmanac.com/terms/

About

Dads Network

Features
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Built by Dads. For Families. Dads Network helps families discover local events, connect with parents, and find fun things to do together. Whether you're planning your weekend, looking for family-friendly venues, or connecting with other dads in your community, Dads Network makes it easy to explore, engage, and create lasting memories. Connect with Other Dads Join conversations with fathers and parents Share advice, recommendations, and experiences Build meaningful local connections Discover Family-Friendly Events Find local events for kids and families Explore seasonal activities and community gatherings Save events for later Explore Places Near You Parks Playgrounds Museums Family attractions Breweries and restaurants that welcome families Personalized Recommendations Discover activities based on your family's interests Get suggestions tailored to your children's ages Plan weekends with confidence Community Driven Share recommendations Post questions and advice Discover hidden gems from local families Designed for Modern Families Whether you're a new dad, experienced parent, or simply looking for great family experiences, Dads Network helps you make the most of your time together. Download Dads Network today and start exploring.

Screenshots

Eden's Almanac4 screens
Dads Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dads Network at none against Eden's Almanac's 3. Dads Network also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Eden's Almanac's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eden's Almanac sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Dads Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eden's Almanac ships an update fortnightly, Dads Network every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eden's Almanac versus Dads Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEden's AlmanacDads Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHyve Tech LLCMichael Giannone192694859431

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Eden's Almanac

Subscriptions3
  • Solo Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Duo Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Homestead Subscription7 Days trial$45.991 Year
None

Dads Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eden's Almanac free?
Eden's Almanac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dads Network free?
Dads Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eden's Almanac or Dads Network have ads?
Neither Eden's Almanac nor Dads Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eden's Almanac or Dads Network?
Eden's Almanac ships an update fortnightly, and Dads Network every 2 days. Most recently, Eden's Almanac was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dads Network on October 28, 2026.

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