Before the Dates vs Scene Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Before the Dates
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.
- Schedule messages for any occasion
- Send personalized greetings
- Optional gift delivery
- Automatic message sending
- Event date reminders
- Convenient planning
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Never forget another important date. The people who matter shouldn't feel forgotten. Before the Dates makes it easy to plan ahead for life's important moments. Schedule thoughtful text messages for future dates, organize birthdays and anniversaries, and discover meaningful gifts from curated small businesses and independent makers — all in one place. Life gets busy. Relationships matter. Before the Dates helps you take care of the moments that count before life gets in the way. SCHEDULE TEXT MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE Write a personal text message today and schedule it for an upcoming birthday, anniversary, holiday, or milestone. Take care of an important message while you're thinking about it instead of hoping you'll remember later. PLAN AHEAD & REMEMBER IMPORTANT DATES Create events for birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, holidays, and other meaningful occasions. Select the date and time, add the recipient, and keep all your special dates organized in one convenient place. MAKE EVERY MESSAGE PERSONAL Write your own personal greeting or find the right words to craft thoughtful, authentic messages for any occasion. DISCOVER & SEND THOUGHTFUL GIFTS Sometimes a text isn't enough. Browse and send unique, handpicked gifts from curated small businesses, independent makers, and boutique artists directly within Before the Dates. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES & LOCAL MAKERS Every gift purchased directly empowers independent creators, artisans, and boutique shops, making your celebrations both personal and impactful. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE & BUSY SCHEDULES Before the Dates is designed for busy parents, professionals, families, friends, and anyone who wants an effortless way to stay thoughtful, reliable, and connected. USE BEFORE THE DATES FOR: • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Holidays & Celebrations • Milestones & Graduations • Important Date Reminders • Future Scheduled Text Messages • Thoughtful Gifting from Small Businesses Life gets busy. Relationships matter. Set it now for the future. Before the Dates — because the people you love should never feel forgotten. Privacy Policy: https://beforethedates.com/privacy-policy/
Scene Social
Discover local bars, clubs, and lounges with personalized recommendations based on your network's activity and preferences. See real photos and find the best spots to watch live sports, all curated by people you trust.
- Discover local venues
- See network activity at venues
- Browse real user photos
- Personalized recommendations
- Find sports viewing locations
- Curated venue lists
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DISCOVER Browse the best bars, clubs, cocktail lounges sports bars, and happy hours near you. Each venue shows exactly who in your network has been there, so you always know when a trusted face vouches for it. Explore real photos from real people to see the vibe before you walk in. The more you rate and explore, the more Scene learns your taste — and the more personal it gets. SPORTS Find the perfect spot to watch your team. From the Knicks to the Giants, Scene shows you exactly where to go on game night, curated by fans who actually show up. NEAR ME The 50 closest venues to you, sorted by distance. Open the app, find your spot, go. LISTS Curated lists from people with taste. Save the ones you love, build your own. ACTIVITY Real-time ratings, plans, and recommendations from everyone you follow. See status updates on where the people you follow are going tonight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scene Social at none against Before the Dates's 6. Scene Social also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Before the Dates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scene Social asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Before the Dates against 5.0 for Scene Social. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Before the Dates ships an update every 2 weeks, Scene Social every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Before the Dates | Scene Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Before The Dates, Inc | Jessie Benaharon |
Customer experience
Before the Dates
Scene Social
In-app purchases
Before the Dates
- Basic Plan$1.991 Month
- Premium Plan$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Plan$9.991 Month
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- Basic Plan$19.991 Year
- Premium Plan$49.991 Year
- Unlimited Plan$99.991 Year
Scene Social
No in-app purchases
