Comparison

DateGazer vs Hooray

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

Hooray

Features
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Open Hooray and instantly see what the world is celebrating today. From World Nutella Day to International Friendship Day, from Mother's Day countdowns to quirky holidays you never knew existed — Hooray puts a smile on your screen, every single day. WHAT MAKES HOORAY DIFFERENT - A curated collection of 80+ special days across 6 categories: Family, Relationships, Religious, Food, Animals, and Fun & Curious. - Beautiful countdown cards show exactly how many days until each celebration — so you always have something to look forward to. - A full calendar view lets you browse month by month and discover what's coming up. - Filter by category, search by name, and sort by date or A-Z to find exactly what you're looking for. - Detailed pages for every special day with upcoming dates for the next 5 years. BUILT WITH CARE Hooray is made by an indie developer who believes apps should respect your time and your privacy. - 100% free — no subscription, no in-app purchases - No account required — just open and enjoy - No ads — ever - Fully offline — works without internet - Lightweight — no bloat, no tracking, no nonsense - Available in English and Italian If Hooray puts a smile on your face, a rating on the App Store means the world. Thank you for supporting indie apps.

Screenshots

DateGazer4 screens
Hooray4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DateGazer at Free against Hooray's $3.99. DateGazer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Hooray's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

DateGazer is free to download; Hooray costs $3.99 up front. DateGazer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hooray asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DateGazer ships an update every 3 days, Hooray every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DateGazer versus Hooray: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDateGazerHooray
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志超 杨Marco Tini

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DateGazer

One-time1
  • DateGazer Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

Hooray

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DateGazer free?
DateGazer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hooray free?
Hooray costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DateGazer or Hooray have ads?
Neither DateGazer nor Hooray shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DateGazer or Hooray?
DateGazer ships an update every 3 days, and Hooray every 2 months. Most recently, DateGazer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hooray on October 31, 2026.

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