Comparison

Due vs DateSmith PRO

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

Head to head
About

Due

This app helps you remember everything you need to do with persistent, effective reminders. It offers fast setup and postponement options, natural language parsing for dates and times, and countdown timers. Keep your tasks in sync across devices and enjoy offline functionality with complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Persistent and effective reminders
  • Fast reminder setup and postponement
  • Natural date and time parsing
  • Countdown timers
  • Powerful recurring reminders
  • Sync across devices
  • Offline functionality and privacy
Features
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Due remembers all the things that you need so you don't have to. Because it repeatedly reminds you of things until you act on them, it‘s impossible to forget anything. Most importantly, it's lightning-fast to set and postpone reminders, all thanks to a clever time picker and natural date parsing. KEY FEATURES 1. Persistent & Effective Auto Snooze repeatedly* notifies you of missed reminders until marked done or rescheduled. Choose between intervals of every 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60 minutes. 2. Fast to Set, Fast to Postpone A time picker with 12 preset and fully customizable times lets you set due dates and postpone reminders in record time. 3. Natural Date & Time Parsing Due can also parse dates and times that you typed or dictate and offer to set the due dates and times for you. 4. Countdown Timers Precise to the second, perfect for making the perfect soft-boiled eggs, brewing your coffee and more. Set them up once and reuse them forever 5. Powerful Recurring Reminders From the simple daily and weekly reminders to the complex every-3rd-Wednesday-of-the-month kind of reminders 6. Keep in Sync** Use iCloud or Dropbox to keep your reminders and timers in sync across your iPhone, iPad and Mac. 7. Works Offline, Completely Private There is no account to sign up for. We don't store, and we can't access your reminders and timers. And you don't need internet to receive reminders. 8. Accessible to Everyone Automatically adjusts text size according to your system setting, and offers full VoiceOver support. Due is also localized in 17 languages. * By default, auto snooze repeats 5 times, and can be configured to repeat up to 10 times. Due can auto snooze any overdue items indefinitely when you launch Due or act on any of its notifications. ** Sync on Mac requires Due for Mac (sold separately) WHAT'S THAT IN-APP PURCHASE ABOUT? When you purchase Due today, you will have access to every feature in the app today—no further purchase required. You will also get access to all new features released one year from your date of purchase. The optional Due Upgrade Pass subscription allows you to continue getting access to all new features released one year *after* your date of purchase. And here's the deal: Every feature that you have unlocked will remain available to you, forever—even if you stop subscribing. Even without a subscription, you'll always receive bug-fix and compatibility updates for free. These updates add support for the latest iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. They also help ensure that Due continues to function well on the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. Due has a pretty good track record with that. To illustrate: If you've purchased Due back in 2010 for your iPhone 3G running iOS 4, that very same app in 2026 is now optimized for iPhone 17 Pro Max running iOS 26. It even works on devices that didn't exist back then, such as the iPad Pro and the Apple Watch. TERMS & PRIVACY POLICY Our terms of use and privacy policy is available here: https://www.dueapp.com/terms.html COMPATIBILITY Due requires an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad running iOS 16 or later. The Watch app is a companion to the iOS app. It requires watchOS 8 (or later) and the paired iPhone to work correctly.

About

DateSmith PRO

Enhance your lock screen with a customizable date display designed for the premium space above your clock. Features reliable midnight updates, multiple format styles, and a countdown mode for important events. Focuses on privacy and a minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Custom date widget for above lock screen clock
  • Multiple widget formats
  • Personalized date formats
  • Countdown mode for events
  • Automatic midnight updates
  • Privacy-focused design
  • One-time purchase
Features
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DateSmith PRO: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith PRO delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith PRO enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith PRO specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith PRO employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith PRO is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith PRO widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith PRO - The date widget that works your way.

Screenshots

Due4 screens
DateSmith PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DateSmith PRO at none against Due's 1. DateSmith PRO also leads on price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Due's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs #198). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Due costs $7.99 and DateSmith PRO $0.99 up front. Due sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. DateSmith PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DateSmith PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Due has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Due's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, DateSmith PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Due versus DateSmith PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDueDateSmith PRO
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#13 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDue Apps LLPBenjamin Staab

Customer experience

Due

All ratings2,781 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews762 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.5%

DateSmith PRO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Due

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
  • Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Location-based reminders
  • Integration with calendar apps
  • Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
  • Custom reminder sounds
  • Backup and restore functionality

DateSmith PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Due

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile)$4.991 Year
None

DateSmith PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Due free?
Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DateSmith PRO free?
DateSmith PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Due or DateSmith PRO?
DateSmith PRO is rated higher. Due averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while DateSmith PRO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Due or DateSmith PRO have ads?
Neither Due nor DateSmith PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Due or DateSmith PRO?
Due ships an update every 4 weeks, and DateSmith PRO monthly. Most recently, Due was updated on September 25, 2026 and DateSmith PRO on September 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Due or DateSmith PRO?
Due currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and DateSmith PRO at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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