# Due vs DateSmith PRO

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 (#11 vs #198). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Due | DateSmith PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-pro-date-widgets/id6743346709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #198 |
| Size | 82 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## What reviewers say

### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

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


### DateSmith PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-pro-date-widgets/id6743346709)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #11 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*