# Before the Dates vs Soaper

The clearest difference is ads: Before the Dates at none against Soaper's shown. Before the Dates also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4). Soaper's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Before the Dates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Soaper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Before the Dates against 5.0 for Soaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Before the Dates ships an update every 2 weeks, Soaper weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Before the Dates | Soaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-the-dates-reminders/id6749821470/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soaper-soap-calculator/id6752423466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Before The Dates, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832296224) | [James Braaten II](https://appshunter.io/developer/489982814) |

## What reviewers say

### Before the Dates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-the-dates-reminders/id6749821470)

Never forget a special occasion again. This app helps you schedule and send personalized messages and optional gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Set the date and relax, knowing your greetings will arrive on time.

**Highlights:** Schedule messages for any occasion, Send personalized greetings, Optional gift delivery, Automatic message sending, Event date reminders, Convenient planning

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $99.99 | per year |


### Soaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soaper-soap-calculator/id6752423466)

This app simplifies soap making by providing instant lye calculations and tracking 10 quality metrics. It offers features like a blend lab for oil selection, batch tracking for different soap types, and inventory management for ingredients. Users can also attach photos and documents to their recipes.

**Highlights:** Automatic lye calculations, 10 quality metrics tracking, Blend Lab for oil optimization, Batch tracking for CP, HP, and liquid soap, Inventory management and shopping lists, Fragrance safety warnings, Attach photos and documents to recipes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soaper Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Soaper Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Soaper Premium — Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Before the Dates free?

Before the Dates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soaper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Before the Dates or Soaper?

Before the Dates and Soaper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Before the Dates or Soaper have ads?

Soaper shows ads; Before the Dates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Before the Dates or Soaper?

Before the Dates ships an update every 2 weeks, and Soaper weekly. Most recently, Before the Dates was updated on October 30, 2026 and Soaper on November 5, 2026.

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