Comparison

On This Date vs Dayloom

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

Head to head

On This Date

Random Historical Facts

About

On This Date

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Discover the fascinating events that occurred on this day in history with our app! Get daily random facts about historical events that took place and expand your knowledge. Dive into captivating stories from different years, ranging from political milestones and scientific breakthroughs to cultural moments. Each fact is presented in a concise format, making it easy to explore history in bite-sized pieces. Enhance your understanding of the past and spark conversations with friends. Download now and let history come alive!

About

Dayloom

Features

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DayLoom lets you step into the past with a modern twist—explore rich event narratives and captivating images from history on the current date. Its elegant design, seamless navigation, and customizable light/dark themes transform everyday history into a truly unforgettable journey.

Screenshots

On This Date3 screens

Dayloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dayloom at none against On This Date's shown. Dayloom also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On This Date ships an update every 2 months, Dayloom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

On This Date versus Dayloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	On This Date	Dayloom
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.2	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	9 MB	38 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Jannis Guhl	NIKOLAOS TSEPERKAS

In-app purchases

None

On This Date

No in-app purchases

None

Dayloom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is On This Date free?

On This Date is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Dayloom free?

Dayloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do On This Date or Dayloom have ads?

On This Date shows ads; Dayloom does not.

Which is updated more often, On This Date or Dayloom?

On This Date ships an update every 2 months, and Dayloom every 2 days. Most recently, On This Date was updated on September 17, 2026 and Dayloom on September 9, 2026.