# DateSmith vs PaperTrail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaperTrail at none against DateSmith's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DateSmith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PaperTrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DateSmith | PaperTrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-date-widgets/id6746695656/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) | [Christopher Kirkland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775556491) |

## What reviewers say

### DateSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datesmith-date-widgets/id6746695656)

Display custom date formats or countdowns on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. Personalize with themes, photos, and text styles. Optimized for dual-screen devices and designed for privacy.

**Highlights:** Customizable date formats, Countdown timers, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen integration, Themable designs, Photo customization, Dual-screen optimization

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DateSmith Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DateSmith Yearly | $4.99 | per year |


### PaperTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-document-organizer/id6808887260)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DateSmith free?

DateSmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PaperTrail free?

PaperTrail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DateSmith or PaperTrail have ads?

Neither DateSmith nor PaperTrail shows ads.

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