# Dateminder vs QR Reader*

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dateminder | QR Reader* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateminder-event-reminders/id6480020164/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader/id6743430751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Fat Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142407053) | [Cijay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752173749) |

## What reviewers say

### Dateminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateminder-event-reminders/id6480020164)

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.

**Highlights:** Syncs dates from contacts, Calendar integration, Customizable home screen widgets, Timely event notifications, Minimalist and user-friendly design

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### QR Reader*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader/id6743430751)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dateminder free?

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

### Is QR Reader* free?

QR Reader* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dateminder or QR Reader*?

Dateminder is rated higher. Dateminder averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while QR Reader* averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dateminder or QR Reader* have ads?

QR Reader* shows ads; Dateminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dateminder or QR Reader*?

Dateminder ships an update monthly, and QR Reader* every 4 months. Most recently, Dateminder was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Reader* on September 25, 2026.

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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.*