# Tinydates vs Date Jar

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tinydates | Date Jar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinydates-couple-date-planner/id6745665946/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-jar-couples-dating-ideas/id6751650628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 271 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ifamust simon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813307224) | [Vladimir Kostadinov Stoyanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776235767) |

## What reviewers say

### Tinydates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinydates-couple-date-planner/id6745665946)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Date Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-jar-couples-dating-ideas/id6751650628)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPC Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| PPC Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*