Comparison

Tinydates vs Date Jar

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

Head to head
About

Tinydates

This app helps couples overcome busy schedules to plan and enjoy quality time together. Save date ideas, schedule them directly into your calendars, and track shared memories. Stay connected and intentional with reminders and countdowns.

Highlights
  • Save and organize date ideas
  • Schedule dates directly to calendars
  • Syncs with partner's calendar
  • Reminders and countdowns for dates
  • Track shared memories and places
  • Shared planning list for couples
Features
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Couples don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with time. TinyDates helps couples stay intentional by turning good intentions into real plans. Between work, routines, and everyday life, it’s easy to postpone the things that matter most. TinyDates makes it simple to plan together, stay consistent, and actually follow through. Plan your time together Save date ideas from anywhere — including social media — and organize them into a shared list you both can build together. Turn ideas into real plans Schedule dates in seconds. Once you lock it in, TinyDates automatically syncs with your calendars so both partners stay aligned. Stay accountable (without pressure) Reminders and countdowns help you stay intentional and excited about what’s ahead — so plans don’t fall through. Capture your shared life Track the places you’ve been and the memories you’ve made together in one shared space. Built for real relationships TinyDates helping couples make time for each other — consistently. Start planning together today. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Download the app for free. Full access to all features requires an active subscription. At our discretion, we may offer a free trial as displayed in the app. We offer two subscription options so you can choose what works best for you: Monthly Subscription or Annual Subscription which includes a 2-week free trial Please note: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews, and any free trial will automatically convert into a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. When you cancel a subscription or free trial, you will continue to have access until the end of the current period. Refunds will not be provided for unused portions of the subscription term. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased. Please note that app features require an active subscription to remain accessible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Date Jar

Discover and plan fun date nights with a digital jar filled with creative ideas. Features smart suggestions based on weather, achievements, and streak tracking to keep relationships exciting. Perfect for couples looking to add novelty and intentionality to their time together.

Highlights
  • Interactive date idea jar with physical ball simulation
  • Smart weather-based date suggestions
  • Achievement system for relationship goals
  • Weekly streak tracking for dating momentum
  • Customizable date idea creation
  • Relationship analytics and progress insights
Features
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Transform your relationship with endless dating possibilities. Date Jar makes planning memorable dates effortless and exciting. Shake the jar, pick a ball, and discover your next adventure together. SHAKE THINGS UP No more "what should we do tonight?" — just grab your jar, give it a shake, and let fate decide. Realistic physics let you toss, drag, and bounce colorful date idea balls until one catches your eye. SMART SUGGESTIONS, ZERO EFFORT • Daily curated date ideas tailored to keep things fresh • Weather-aware recommendations — never get rained out again • Filter by category: Adventure, Romance, Foodie, Creative, and more • Add your own custom ideas to the jar TRACK YOUR JOURNEY TOGETHER • Build weekly dating streaks with celebration milestones • Unlock 20+ achievement badges as you explore new experiences • View detailed stats on your dating frequency, patterns, and favorite categories • Drag completed dates to your "done" jar and watch your history grow KEY FEATURES ○ Realistic physics simulation — grab, shake, and fling date balls ○ Weather-powered suggestions matched to today's conditions ○ Achievement system with unlockable badges and rewards ○ Streak tracking with weekly goals and celebrations ○ Relationship analytics and completion insights ○ Customizable ball sizes, haptics, and sound effects ○ Daily curated ideas plus custom date creation PERFECT FOR • New couples looking for creative inspiration • Long-term partners keeping the spark alive • Anyone seeking intentional quality time together • Couples who love gamifying their relationship WHAT COUPLES ARE SAYING "Finally, an end to 'what should we do tonight?' — Date Jar keeps our relationship fresh and exciting." "The physics are so satisfying, and the achievements keep us motivated to try new things together." "Weather suggestions are genius — no more cancelled outdoor plans!" HOW IT WORKS 1. Open your digital date jar 2. Shake or browse through colorful idea balls 3. Pick one that sparks your interest 4. Complete your date and move the ball to your done jar 5. Track progress, unlock achievements, and build memories together PRIVACY FIRST Your relationship data stays on your device. No social media required. No data selling. Just quality couple time. REGULAR UPDATES New date ideas, features, and improvements added regularly based on community feedback. Download Date Jar and discover your next adventure together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tinydates4 screens
Date Jar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Date Jar at free against Tinydates's freemium. Tinydates's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, rating, 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. Tinydates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Date Jar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tinydates against 5.0 for Date Jar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinydates ships an update every 3 weeks, Date Jar every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tinydates versus Date Jar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinydatesDate Jar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerifamust simonVladimir Kostadinov Stoyanov

Customer experience

Tinydates

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Date Jar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tinydates

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Date Jar

Subscriptions2
  • PPC Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PPC Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tinydates free?
Tinydates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Date Jar free?
Date Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tinydates or Date Jar?
Tinydates and Date Jar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Tinydates or Date Jar have ads?
Neither Tinydates nor Date Jar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tinydates or Date Jar?
Tinydates ships an update every 3 weeks, and Date Jar every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tinydates was updated on November 5, 2026 and Date Jar on November 5, 2026.

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