Comparison

Tinydates vs Date Ideas

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 Ideas

Features
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Never run out of date ideas again. Date Planner AI learns your city, relationship stage, budget, time, interests, food preferences, family needs, travel radius, and preferred pace. It keeps personalized ideas coming regularly and lets Premium members plan on demand for tonight, a first date, an anniversary, a rainy day, a cheap date, or a cozy night at home. SEE YOUR PERSONALIZED PREVIEW • Build your couple profile in a few quick steps • Generate a first date idea matched to your preferences • Preview the idea and first step before choosing Premium A COMPLETE DATE PLAN • Clear activities instead of a random one-line idea • Essential steps, estimated cost, travel time, and a backup plan • Conversation starters matched to the mood • Share a finished plan with your partner DATE IDEAS FOR EVERY OCCASION • Date night, first date, and at-home ideas • Romantic, fun, cheap, rainy-day, and surprise dates • Plans matched to your relationship stage, available time, and budget YOUR COUPLE BUCKET LIST Add anything you would love to do together — no date or generated plan required — and mark it done afterward. Free includes one open bucket-list entry; Premium lets the list keep growing and unlocks sharing for every entry. PREMIUM: BUILD A DATE AROUND YOUR CITY Type a city and turn a generic idea into a useful local route. Premium combines real Google Maps places into a start, a main activity or event venue, and a place to finish, with Apple Maps fallback. No precise GPS permission is required. PREMIUM ALSO INCLUDES • Regular personalized date ideas ready when you open the app • On-demand personalized plans whenever you need one • An unlimited, shareable couple bucket list • Private gift ideas and date notes stored on your device PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account or partner invite is required. Your plans, bucket list, preferences, and notes stay on your device. Local place suggestions come from Google Maps with Apple Maps fallback; always check hours, tickets, prices, and availability before you go. Premium is available as an auto-renewing weekly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your App Store account. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://apps.bluealpine.xyz/date-ideas/terms Privacy Policy: https://apps.bluealpine.xyz/date-ideas/privacy

Screenshots

Tinydates4 screens
Date Ideas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tinydates at 15.1 against Date Ideas's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Ideas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinydates ships an update every 3 weeks, Date Ideas every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tinydates versus Date Ideas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinydatesDate Ideas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerifamust simonBlue Alpine GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tinydates

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

Date Ideas

Subscriptions2
  • Date Planner Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Date Planner Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tinydates free?
Tinydates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Date Ideas free?
Date Ideas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tinydates or Date Ideas have ads?
Neither Tinydates nor Date Ideas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tinydates or Date Ideas?
Tinydates ships an update every 3 weeks, and Date Ideas every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tinydates was updated on October 25, 2026 and Date Ideas on October 10, 2026.

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