iLuv App vs Date Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLuv App
This app enhances your device into a versatile alarm clock with customizable displays, multiple wake-up sounds, and internet radio. It also provides local weather forecasts and integrates with compatible speaker docks for an enriched experience.
- Customizable clock displays
- Multiple alarm sound options
- Internet radio playback
- Local weather forecasts
- Integration with speaker docks
- Intuitive bottom menu navigation
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Introducing the newest generation of the iLuv App! A whole lot more than just an alarm clock, the iLuv App is still basic and easy to use but there’s more to it than before. When you download the iLuv App to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, an amazing transformation takes place… it becomes a fully functional and user-friendly alarm clock and much, much more. With its large, handsome time display (in 12 hour or 24 hour formats), the app allows you to choose clock displays, adjust brightness and offers a variety of “wake to” options, such as waking up to standard and not-traditional alarm sounds, as well as your own music or Internet radio station. You can even see the local weather conditions on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch screen. While you can enjoy using the iLuv App on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch alone, if you really want the most from the app, you’ll need to use it with an iLuv compatible speaker docks including iMM190, iMM747 and more. This way you can fully enjoy the features of the app. Your favorite big display alarm app is back and better than ever! We've been working hard for the past couple of months to bring you more features that you will love. With the new, intuitive layout, you can access any feature by simply tapping on each selection on the bottom menu bar. *What's new in v3.0 - Internet radio!!! Access thousands of real-time broadcasts and play them through compatible iLuv speaker docks - 4 unique clock styles - swipe sideways to switch between the different clocks - Improved weather! Now you can select a city anywhere around the world! Switch between current and 5-day forecast with a single touch - New wake-up options. Wake to Internet radio or iPod music. Also for those who have trouble waking up, there are "unique" sounds to REALLY wake you up, when docked to a compatible iLuv speaker dock - View new iLuv products through the iLuv Shop feature - Retina display resolution - Also supports iPad!! * Thanks to all of you who provided feedback. Please read the FAQ section under the "More" tab after you update. ** We'll continue to improve the iLuv App so please continue to give us your feedback! #### Work with only ISO 4/5/6 or later ####
Date Recorder
Easily capture and recall significant daily events with this straightforward utility. Organize moments using tags and view them on an intuitive calendar. Manage entries effortlessly to keep your life organized and memorable.
- Quick event recording
- Categorize with tags
- Calendar view of events
- Add, edit, and delete entries
- Lightweight and simple interface
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Date Recorder is a simple and lightweight tool that helps you capture and remember the small but important moments in your daily life. Whether it’s feeding your cat, walking the dog, attending a friend’s party, or having dinner with someone special, Date Recorder makes it easy to jot down these events anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Quick Record: Add new events with just a few taps. • Organize with Tags: Categorize your moments for easy tracking. • Calendar View: Check events by date with an intuitive calendar. • Easy Management: Add, edit, or delete events at any time. Keep your life organized and never forget the little things again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Date Recorder at 75% against iLuv App's 20%. Date Recorder also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.4). iLuv App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 24 months). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Date Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iLuv App has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iLuv App's written reviews are positive against 75% of Date Recorder's.
iLuv App ships an update every 4 weeks, Date Recorder every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLuv App | Date Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (39 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 3.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iLuv-Creative Technology | 文睿 李 |
Customer experience
iLuv App
Date Recorder
Bugs and requests
iLuv App
Reported bugs
20 issues- Alarm does not sound when app is set
- App crashes when alarm triggers
- App closes unexpectedly overnight
- Volume automatically decreases without user action
- App not compatible with certain iOS versions (iOS 11+)
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- Docking station not recognized despite connection
- Music player freezes during playback
- Display clock overlaps with weather in landscape orientation
- Half of digital clock display missing
- Radio function non-functional
- No sound output on iPad 2 despite iPhone 4S working
- App fails to open or shows blank screen
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models after updates
- Speaker volume not adjustable through app
- App locks phone for short periods
- Sleep function only works with music player
- Notifications interfere with alarm functionality
- App ceases operation after unknown time period
- Snooze button unresponsive or hidden in certain orientations
- Weather forecast displays outdated dates
Requested features
17 requests- Bluetooth control of docking station from app
- Fade-in alarm sound option
- More customizable alarm sounds
- Ability to create randomized playlists for daily variation
- Quick one-tap alarm enable/disable
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- Animated flip-clock display
- Wireless remote control functionality
- Background app operation for alarm reliability
- Screen lock compatibility while maintaining alarm function
- Ability to turn off screen while keeping alarm active
- More UK and international radio stations
- Integration with TuneIn Radio for better station search
- Manual weather location input
- Shorter snooze options (less than 7 minutes)
- Ability to use alternative alarm apps with the dock
- Auto-launch app when docked
- Separate volume controls for phone and speaker
Date Recorder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iLuv App
No in-app purchases
Date Recorder
No in-app purchases
