Dateminder vs QR Reader*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dateminder
Effortlessly track birthdays and special events by syncing dates from your contacts. Get timely reminders and add important occasions to your calendar with custom widgets for quick access.
- Syncs dates from contacts
- Calendar integration
- Customizable home screen widgets
- Timely event notifications
- Minimalist and user-friendly design
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Never miss a birthday, anniversary, or special moment. Dateminder keeps important dates organized from your contacts, calendar, or CSV files. Dateminder helps you remember the people and moments that matter - birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, and custom events - without adding more mental clutter. KEY FEATURES • Birthday & Anniversary Tracking Keep birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, and special dates all in one place • Contact, Calendar & CSV Import Import important dates from several sources and keep them organized in Dateminder • Calendar Sync Add dates to your iPhone calendar so they appear alongside the rest of your schedule • Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets See upcoming dates and countdowns at a glance without opening the app • Countdowns for Important Dates Know exactly how close each birthday, anniversary or milestone is • AI Message Writer powered by Apple Intelligence Get help writing thoughtful birthday, anniversary, and celebration messages. • Reliable Notifications Get notified the morning of an important date so you never forget an important occasion PERFECT FOR • Busy individuals seeking a simple way to manage important dates. • Anyone aiming to enrich their calendar with special events. • Users who appreciate a seamless integration of contact data with their daily planning tools. Dateminder is built for anyone who wants to be more thoughtful, organized, and prepared. Download Dateminder today and keep all your important dates at your fingertips! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
QR Reader*
Easily scan any QR code with your iPhone camera, supporting various types like URLs, contacts, and WiFi. Generate custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi, and manage your scan history. Import codes from photos for added convenience.
- Scan any QR code type
- Generate custom QR codes
- View and manage scan history
- Copy scan results to clipboard
- Import QR codes from photos
- Clean and simple user interface
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All-in-One QR Code Scanner & Generator Turn your iPhone into a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes! Whether you're scanning menus, tickets, or product labels, or creating your custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi. This app makes it fast, simple, and secure. Key Features: - Scan Any QR Code Lightning-fast scanning using your iPhone camera Supports all QR code types: URLs, text, emails, contacts, phone numbers & more Automatic detection and action on scanned content - History & Clipboard View and manage past scans Automatically copy results to your clipboard for quick sharing - Create Your Own QR Codes Generate custom QR codes for: • Website URLs • Contact info (vCards) • WiFi credentials • Text & more Save, share, or print your QR codes in seconds - Import from Photos Scan QR codes from saved screenshots and gallery images - Clean UI. Simple Workflow. Designed for speed and ease of use Optimized for all iPhone sizes and the latest iOS Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://qrcodereaderapp.netlify.app/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dateminder at 100% against QR Reader*'s 0%. Dateminder also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). QR Reader*'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Dateminder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and QR Reader* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dateminder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dateminder has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dateminder's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Reader*'s.
Dateminder ships an update monthly, QR Reader* every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dateminder | QR Reader* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (43 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Fat Apps, LLC | Cijay LLC |
Customer experience
Dateminder
QR Reader*
In-app purchases
Dateminder
- Pro (Month)$0.991 Month
- Pro$2.991 Month
- Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro (Lifetime)$24.99
- Pro$39.99
QR Reader*
- Weekly Subscriptions3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Subscriptions$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$49.99








