Comparison

Numbers, Dates vs PrintDiary

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

Head to head
About

Numbers, Dates

Features
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Discover what happened on any day in history. With Numbers, Dates, you can explore remarkable historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from around the world for any day of the year. Simply choose a day and month, select your preferred language, and the app retrieves historical information from freely available knowledge sources. The content is clearly organized into Events, Births, and Deaths for easy reading. Whether you're a history enthusiast, student, teacher, or simply curious, **Numbers, Dates** makes history accessible, educational and enjoyable. Features • Select any day and month with an intuitive date picker • Explore historical events from many centuries • Discover famous birthdays of notable people • Learn about important historical deaths • Multilingual content (English, German, French, Spanish and many more) • Clean and distraction-free interface • Fast and easy to use • Perfect for education, quizzes and daily learning • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Every day has a story. Explore history, expand your knowledge and discover fascinating facts from every day of the year.

About

PrintDiary

This app offers a unique journaling experience with a vintage typewriter interface. Write your thoughts, and they are instantly printed as slips on a timeline, connecting your day's moments. Entries can be saved, exported, and reorganized.

Highlights
  • Timeline slip diary
  • Vintage typewriter interface
  • Instant slip printing
  • Flexible slip management
  • iCloud sync
  • Privacy-focused local storage
Features
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Write your diary with a vintage typewriter and let paper slips connect the moments of your day. PrintDiary combines a retro typewriter interface with a clean timeline layout. Type your thoughts, ideas, or tasks on the green-tinted screen, tap “Print,” and a slip with a unique ID and timestamp is instantly generated and placed in your daily timeline. Each slip can be saved to Photos, exported, or reorganized at any time. Whether it’s a mood note, a spark of inspiration, or a work log, everything becomes clear on your slip-based timeline. —— Core Features Timeline Slip Diary All entries are automatically sorted by time, giving you a clear view of your entire day. Vintage Typewriter Interface Green text, breathing lights, and tactile typing feedback create a focused, nostalgic writing atmosphere. Instant Printing (within 200 characters) Write and print in one tap. Each slip includes a unique ID and timestamp for easy reference. Flexible Slip Management Rearrange slips on the main screen with drag and drop. In list mode, zoom in for detailed viewing or share individual slips. iCloud Sync (optional) Sync your timeline across multiple devices when enabled. Privacy First All data is stored locally by default. Permissions are requested only when saving images to your photo library. —— Use Cases Mood diary Inspiration notes Work logs Study snippets To-do reminders Travel and daily timeline journaling PrintDiary connects the stories that make up your day, one slip at a time.

Screenshots

Numbers, Dates4 screens
PrintDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numbers, Dates at none against PrintDiary's 1. PrintDiary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. PrintDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Numbers, Dates asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numbers, Dates ships an update every 5 months, PrintDiary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Numbers, Dates versus PrintDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbers, DatesPrintDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerhard LentschikHouma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Numbers, Dates

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDiary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Numbers, Dates free?
Numbers, Dates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintDiary free?
PrintDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Numbers, Dates or PrintDiary have ads?
Neither Numbers, Dates nor PrintDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numbers, Dates or PrintDiary?
Numbers, Dates ships an update every 5 months, and PrintDiary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Numbers, Dates was updated on October 8, 2026 and PrintDiary on September 29, 2026.

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