Unique Days vs DateSmith PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unique Days
Easily track and countdown to important dates with a user-friendly interface and customizable widgets. Visualize upcoming events with a calendar view and enjoy local data storage for privacy and offline access.
- Home screen widgets
- Countdown timers
- Event reminders
- Customizable backgrounds
- Calendar view
- Local data storage
- Intuitive interface
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[Widget Feature] Use the widget to display important days directly on your iPhone’s home screen, making it easy to view and never forget those key moments. [Countdown Timer] A clean and simple design that makes it easy to record and view important dates, with support for event reminders and customizable background images. [Calendar View] A calendar view that helps you easily visualize upcoming important days, making it effortless to plan for special occasions. [Local Data Storage] All countdown data is stored locally, so you can access and manage your important dates without needing an internet connection. Your data is kept safe, ensuring that your memories are private and known only to you. [Simple & Easy to Use] With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, adding and managing important dates is a breeze. Whether you’re setting countdowns or checking your calendar, everything is quick and easy to do.
DateSmith PRO
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.
- 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
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DateSmith PRO: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith PRO delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith PRO enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith PRO specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith PRO employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith PRO is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith PRO widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith PRO - The date widget that works your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Unique Days at Free against DateSmith PRO's $0.99. Unique Days also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). DateSmith PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Unique Days is free to download; DateSmith PRO costs $0.99 up front. Unique Days sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DateSmith PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Unique Days against 5.0 for DateSmith PRO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Unique Days | DateSmith PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培钦 康 | Benjamin Staab |
Customer experience
Unique Days
DateSmith PRO
In-app purchases
Unique Days
- 终身会员$0.99
DateSmith PRO
No in-app purchases









