Comparison

Dates vs As a List

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

Head to head
About

Dates

This app helps you manage your daily tasks and deadlines with customizable reminders. It offers flexible repeat options, list and calendar views, and timely notifications. Stay organized and productive with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Customizable recurrence options
  • List and calendar views
  • Timely notifications with notes
  • Offline access via Core Data
  • Intuitive navigation and editing
  • Search functionality
Features
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Key Features: • Custom Recurrences: Set reminders to repeat on your terms—whether it’s daily, weekly, monthly, or even custom intervals like ‘Every X Days.’ • List & Calendar Views: Switch between a list format or a calendar view to visualize your upcoming tasks and deadlines. • Notifications: Receive timely alerts with the reminder title and additional notes to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. • Core Data Integration: Your reminders are stored securely on your device using Core Data, ensuring fast performance and offline access. Custom Repeat Options: Set reminders to repeat on flexible terms, from everyday tasks to more unique intervals like tri-weekly, bi-monthly, or quarterly schedules. Effortless Navigation: • View reminders for the current day or any upcoming date in a user-friendly interface. • Edit, delete, or reschedule reminders easily with intuitive swipe and tap actions. • Use the search function to find specific tasks quickly. Notifications with Precision: Get notified exactly when you need, with alerts that include your reminder’s title and any added notes for context. Sync Your Schedule: Whether you prefer organizing your tasks in a list format or visualizing them in a calendar, this app provides both views to help you stay on track. Stay productive and never miss a beat. Our reminder app is designed to simplify your daily routine and ensure that you focus on what’s important. Download today and experience seamless task management!

About

As a List

Features
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Discover, create, and share lists about anything you love. As a List is where your taste lives. Rank the best movies of 2026, curate hidden gem cafés in London, or create your personal travel bucket list — then share it with the world in one tap. No app needed to view; anyone with a link can explore your lists instantly on the web. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT: ▸ Build Lists Faster with AI You create the list — AI helps by adding smart tags, location info, and the perfect category. Build beautiful lists in seconds, not minutes. ▸ Vote & Influence Your lists aren't static. Friends and followers can vote on items, shift rankings, and spark real debate. See what rises to the top. ▸ Discover What People Love Explore a global feed of curated lists across travel, food, movies, music, books, tech, and more. Find inspiration from real people — not algorithms. ▸ Your Life, Organized in Lists From travel bucket lists to favorite movies — keep everything you love in one place. Pin your best lists, curate your personal library, and gain followers who share your interests. ▸ Share Anywhere, Effortlessly Send a single link via WhatsApp, iMessage, X, or Instagram. Recipients see a rich preview and can browse your full list on the web — no download required. ▸ Follow & Engage Follow the curators who share your interests. Like, comment, save, and build a personal library of lists you love. ▸ Beautiful by Design Dark mode, light mode, and crafted with attention to every detail. Smooth animations, premium typography, and a stunning interface that feels alive. ▸ Privacy You Control Keep lists private for personal use or publish them for the world to see. You decide who sees what. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://asalist.com/privacy Download As a List and turn everything you love into a list worth sharing.

Screenshots

Dates4 screens
As a List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: As a List at none against Dates's shown. Dates's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Dates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and As a List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dates ships an update every 3 days, As a List every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dates versus As a List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatesAs a List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDecoreyon GreenSezgin Cetinkol

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dates

One-time1
  • Ad Free$2.99
3 purchases

As a List

Subscriptions3
  • Asalist Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Asalist Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Asalist Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Dates free?
Dates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is As a List free?
As a List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dates or As a List have ads?
Dates shows ads; As a List does not.
Which is updated more often, Dates or As a List?
Dates ships an update every 3 days, and As a List every 11 days. Most recently, Dates was updated on November 4, 2026 and As a List on October 30, 2026.

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