# MindKeep Pro vs DateSmith PRO

The clearest difference is price: MindKeep Pro at Free against DateSmith PRO's $0.99. MindKeep Pro also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). DateSmith PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

MindKeep Pro is free to download; DateSmith PRO costs $0.99 up front. MindKeep Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. DateSmith PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MindKeep Pro against 5.0 for DateSmith PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindKeep Pro has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindKeep Pro | DateSmith PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkeep-pro/id6479972371/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-pro-date-widgets/id6743346709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Cimo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737725370) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## What reviewers say

### MindKeep Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkeep-pro/id6479972371)

This app redefines personal organization with a fluid interface for capturing ideas, managing reminders, and journaling. It offers seamless syncing across devices, advanced task management, and biometric security for a focused and inspired experience.

**Highlights:** Liquid Glass interface, Handwriting and OCR capture, Seamless iCloud Sync, Smart Notes with color-coding and tags, Advanced reminders and notifications, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), Journaling with customization

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MindKeep Snap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Reminders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Customization | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Reminders | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Lists | $0.99 | one-time |
| MindKeep Pro Journal | $0.99 | one-time |
| More Sticky Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| MindWriter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reminder Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Customizer Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega MindKeep Pro Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 MindKeep Pro free?

MindKeep Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DateSmith PRO free?

DateSmith PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MindKeep Pro or DateSmith PRO?

MindKeep Pro and DateSmith PRO are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MindKeep Pro or DateSmith PRO have ads?

Neither MindKeep Pro nor DateSmith PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindKeep Pro or DateSmith PRO?

MindKeep Pro ships an update monthly, and DateSmith PRO monthly. Most recently, MindKeep Pro was updated on June 1, 2026 and DateSmith PRO on September 8, 2026.

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