Comparison

DateGazer vs Qotus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DateGazer

This app helps you remember important dates with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. It also includes a password-protected mood diary to track your emotions and a feature to create personalized anniversary cards.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown widgets
  • System-level reminder alarms
  • Password-protected mood diary
  • DIY anniversary card creator
  • Local data storage
  • 16 dynamic video backgrounds
Features
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Past, present, future - every moment deserves to be treasured. DateGazer isn't just a reminder tool, it's your personal time companion! Three core features that bring warmth to time management: Feature 1: DIY Anniversary Cards + Smart Widgets Create Beautiful Cards Instantly Want to share on social media but don't know how to design? DateGazer has you covered! Choose from three styles: minimalist, elegant, romantic. 30 heartfelt message templates, use your own photos as backgrounds, create enviable anniversary cards in seconds. Super Convenient Desktop Widgets See countdowns right on your iPhone home screen! Small, medium, large sizes with 9 layout styles and 10 color schemes. Set different anniversaries for each widget, fully customizable. Check at work - instantly know how many days until payday! Feature 2: System-Level Strong Reminder Alarms Ultimate Penetrating Reminders This isn't your ordinary alarm! Integrates with iPhone Dynamic Island display, works even when phone is silent or Focus mode is on! Combined with legal holiday smart reminders, never forget to call mom on holidays again. Stronger Than System Alarms Supports daily, weekday, weekend, custom repeats. Gradual volume increase for gentle wake-ups. Snooze function included - enjoy those extra 5 minutes! Feature 3: Password-Protected Mood Diary Your Private Emotional Space Daily mood changes are for your eyes only. Two-level password protection keeps your thoughts secure even if someone gets your phone. Record happiness, sadness, anxiety, excitement with colors and emoji mood tracking. Time Capsule Feature Looking back at old mood entries is like opening a time capsule. "Oh, that little thing made me happy all day!" Other Thoughtful Features 16 dynamic video backgrounds bring the interface to life 15 language support for worldwide use Local storage keeps your data absolutely safe One-click backup export, never lose data when switching phones 25 anniversary types for whatever you want to remember Who Should Use DateGazer? Forgetful people: Never worry about missing important dates Couples: Record sweet moments, create personalized memories Lifestyle enthusiasts: Add ceremony and warmth to daily life Social media lovers: Easily create high-quality anniversary cards Privacy-conscious users: Local storage ensures data security Time management experts: Coordinate past, present, and future Real-Life Scenarios Couples: 100-day anniversary, create exclusive cards to share love Family: Mom's birthday approaching, set warm reminders in advance Career: Promotion worth commemorating, record life milestones Personal: Great mood today, capture this beautiful moment in diary Daily: Important meeting can't be missed, system-level reminders ensure success DateGazer: Making time warm and memories shine. More than a tool, it's your gentle guardian of life's precious moments. Download now and start your meaningful time management journey!

About

Qotus

Features
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Qotus makes your Lock and Home screens personal. Write a short line, save it, and show it in the widget exactly as you cropped it. You can set repeating reminders for any message hourly, at a specific time each day, or weekly, so your intention stays in focus. Prefer a minimalist look? Save without text for a clean, image-only widget and pair it with a custom background that matches your style. Everything runs on-device: fast, private, and offline. In this version, you can also add a logo or image to the Lock Screen perfect for your company, favorite club, or esports team. You get a clear, centered preview, a simple “Save to widget” button, and smart PNG handling that trims empty transparent edges. Extra-wide images now fit better automatically, without unwanted cropping, and the app feels faster and more polished.

Screenshots

DateGazer4 screens
Qotus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DateGazer at every 3 days against Qotus's monthly. DateGazer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DateGazer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Qotus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DateGazer ships an update every 3 days, Qotus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DateGazer versus Qotus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDateGazerQotus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志超 杨Crown Tech Development SH.P.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DateGazer

One-time1
  • DateGazer Lifetime Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Qotus

One-time1
  • Logo Premium$0.99

Questions

Is DateGazer free?
DateGazer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qotus free?
Qotus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DateGazer or Qotus have ads?
Neither DateGazer nor Qotus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DateGazer or Qotus?
DateGazer ships an update every 3 days, and Qotus monthly. Most recently, DateGazer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Qotus on October 30, 2026.

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