LA Phil vs My Date Jar.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LA Phil
Enhance your concert experience with event discovery, ticket management, and program information. Stay informed about venue guidelines and safety updates for seamless enjoyment.
- Discover upcoming events
- Share and scan tickets
- Learn about music programs
- Stay updated on safety information
- Venue guidelines
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One city, many stages, and an app that lets you experience it all. The LA Phil app makes it easier to see what’s happening across Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.
My Date Jar.
Discover curated plans for dates and activities in under 60 seconds. This app generates personalized experiences based on your preferences, location, and mood, helping you connect and create memorable moments without the usual planning stress.
- Personalized experience plans
- Direct scheduling and booking
- Discovery of local hidden gems
- Learns user preferences over time
- Ideas delivered via app, email, or SMS
- Quick plan generation (under 60 seconds)
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More Dates. Less Debates. You know you want to do something. You just don't know what or maybe even how. So you scroll, debate, and lose even the excitement or drive to even do anything. My Date Jar ends that loop! We are here for you by giving a quick and easy way to discover plans. In fact make plans in 60 seconds or less. In under 60 seconds, you have a real, curated plans built around what you actually enjoy. No more endless back-and-forth. Just show up and connect. What My Date Jar does for you: • Generates personalized experience plans based on your preferences, location, and mood • Schedules or books experiences directly — restaurants, events, adventures, and more • Surfaces hidden local gems you'd never find on your own • Learns what you love so every plan gets smarter over time • Delivers ideas via app, email, or SMS — wherever you are Join the community of thousands who believe finding fun shouldn't be a chore but match your lifestyle! For couples who want quality time without the mental overhead. For busy professionals who value connection over coordination. For anyone who believes the best moments don't happen by accident — they happen with the right plan. Start free. Grab a credit pack for one-time plans. Or subscribe and have ideas ready every month. Your next unforgettable night starts here. Terms of Use (EULA): https://go.mydatejar.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://mydatejar.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Date Jar. at 5.0 against LA Phil's 4.1. My Date Jar. also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). LA Phil's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9 vs 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
Both are free to download. My Date Jar. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LA Phil asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Date Jar. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LA Phil has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LA Phil ships an update every 5 weeks, My Date Jar. weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LA Phil | My Date Jar. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Date Jar LLC |
In-app purchases
LA Phil
No in-app purchases
My Date Jar.
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 10 Credits$1.99
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