Comparison

Beacons United vs Before the Dates

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

Head to head
About

Beacons United

Easily customize your bracelets by programming URLs and social media profiles. Track shares in real-time and stay connected effortlessly. Make your bracelet uniquely yours with intuitive setup.

Highlights
  • Program URLs and social media profiles
  • Intuitive setup process
  • Real-time tracking of bracelet shares
  • Connect effortlessly
Features
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Easily customize your MudLOVE® bracelets with our app. Program URLs, social media profiles, and more with just a tap. Track your shares and stay connected effortlessly. Features: # Quick URL and social media linking # Simple, intuitive setup # Real-time tracking of bracelet shares # Download now and make your MudLOVE® bracelet truly yours!

About

Before the Dates

Never forget a special occasion again. This app helps you schedule and send personalized messages and optional gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Set the date and relax, knowing your greetings will arrive on time.

Highlights
  • Schedule messages for any occasion
  • Send personalized greetings
  • Optional gift delivery
  • Automatic message sending
  • Event date reminders
  • Convenient planning
Features
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Never forget another important date. The people who matter shouldn't feel forgotten. Before the Dates makes it easy to plan ahead for life's important moments. Schedule thoughtful text messages for future dates, organize birthdays and anniversaries, and discover meaningful gifts from curated small businesses and independent makers — all in one place. Life gets busy. Relationships matter. Before the Dates helps you take care of the moments that count before life gets in the way. SCHEDULE TEXT MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE Write a personal text message today and schedule it for an upcoming birthday, anniversary, holiday, or milestone. Take care of an important message while you're thinking about it instead of hoping you'll remember later. PLAN AHEAD & REMEMBER IMPORTANT DATES Create events for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, holidays, and other meaningful occasions. Select the date and time, add the recipient, and keep all your special dates organized in one convenient place. MAKE EVERY MESSAGE PERSONAL Write your own personal greeting or find the right words to craft thoughtful, authentic messages for any occasion. DISCOVER & SEND THOUGHTFUL GIFTS Sometimes a text isn't enough. Browse and send unique, handpicked gifts from curated small businesses, independent makers, and boutique artists directly within Before the Dates. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES & LOCAL MAKERS Every gift purchased directly empowers independent creators, artisans, and boutique shops, making your celebrations both personal and impactful. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE & BUSY SCHEDULES Before the Dates is designed for busy parents, professionals, families, friends, and anyone who wants an effortless way to stay thoughtful, reliable, and connected. USE BEFORE THE DATES FOR: • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Holidays & Celebrations • Milestones & Graduations • Important Date Reminders • Future Scheduled Text Messages • Thoughtful Gifting from Small Businesses Life gets busy. Relationships matter. Set it now for the future. Before the Dates — because the people you love should never feel forgotten. Privacy Policy: https://beforethedates.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Beacons United4 screens
Before the Dates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Before the Dates at 5.0 against Beacons United's 4.5. Before the Dates also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Beacons United's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Before the Dates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beacons United asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Before the Dates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Beacons United's written reviews are positive against 100% of Before the Dates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beacons United ships an update every 3 weeks, Before the Dates every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Beacons United versus Before the Dates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeacons UnitedBefore the Dates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRamarya Software Services LLPBefore The Dates, Inc

Customer experience

Beacons United

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Before the Dates

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Beacons United

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Before the Dates

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Plan$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan$9.991 Month
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  • Basic Plan$19.991 Year
  • Premium Plan$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Beacons United free?
Beacons United is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Before the Dates free?
Before the Dates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beacons United or Before the Dates?
Before the Dates is rated higher. Beacons United averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Before the Dates averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Beacons United or Before the Dates have ads?
Neither Beacons United nor Before the Dates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beacons United or Before the Dates?
Beacons United ships an update every 3 weeks, and Before the Dates every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beacons United was updated on November 4, 2026 and Before the Dates on October 30, 2026.

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