Comparison

Symplara vs Datum

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

Head to head
About

Symplara

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FOCUS & PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS BUILT FOR ADHD MINDS Struggling with focus, task overwhelm, and executive dysfunction? Symplara gives you the tools you need—without the complexity you don't. Built specifically for ADHD and neurodivergent brains that need structure without overwhelm. WHAT'S INCLUDED Focus Timer Choose any duration up to 60 minutes. Work in focused bursts without distraction. Your brain, your timing. Task Planner Daily, weekly, and monthly views. Add tasks, check them off, feel the dopamine. See what matters today without drowning in complexity. Breathing Reset Calm breaks when your nervous system needs regulation. Four guided exercises with optional calming sounds. Progress Insights Track completed tasks, focus time, and streaks—without guilt or pressure. See your wins, build momentum. BUILT FOR HOW ADHD BRAINS ACTUALLY WORK No decision fatigue Simple interface. Clear actions. No endless settings or overwhelming features. Works with your energy Use what you need, when you need it. No daily goals forcing you to show up when you can't. Privacy by design Everything stored locally on your device. No behavioural data mining. Time-respectful Brief, focused sessions. No maintenance required. Open it, use it, close it. Done. No manipulation No ads. No endless feeds. No social pressure. Just tools that help you get things done. WHO IT'S FOR If you have ADHD or struggle with: Starting tasks and staying focused Executive dysfunction and decision paralysis Time blindness and planning Overwhelm from complex productivity systems Apps that track and manipulate you Symplara is for you. WHY WE CHARGE We don't sell your data or run ads. We charge fairly for tools that respect your brain and your privacy. 7-day free trial. Then $4.99/month, $14.99/year, or $29.99 one-time. WHAT ADHD USERS SAY "Finally, a focus app that doesn't make me feel guilty when I don't use it." "The planner is simple enough that I actually use it. That's huge for me." "I love that it doesn't track me or try to keep me addicted." Take a breath. Focus. Get things done. Simple tools for ADHD brains. No overwhelm. No guilt. Just what works. Download Symplara. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Datum

This app allows you to track virtually anything, from daily habits to specific metrics, with customizable input methods and data visualization. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data on your device and offers extensive personalization options.

Highlights
  • Track anything with custom units
  • Multiple input styles (stepper, tally, dial)
  • Bundle trackers into check-ins
  • Pre-made check-in templates
  • Customizable dashboard and charts
  • Attach photos, voice notes, and text
  • Integrates with Siri and Shortcuts
Features
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The tracker that doesn't track you. You're probably already tracking things: gas mileage in a ratty old notebook in your glovebox, a Note called "plant watering," your memory for the headaches. Plus a folder of single-purpose apps that each demanded an account. Coffee. Mileage. Mood. Spending. Baby feedings. Practice hours. Pain levels. Sleep. Pull-ups. The sourdough starter. TRACK ANYTHING Create a tracker for anything in seconds. Pick its unit (miles, dollars, cups, °F, percent, or one you invent) and log with the capture style that fits: a stepper, a tally pad, a dial you spin. Yes/no habits, ratings, colors, and short notes work too. CHECK IN, DON'T FILL OUT Bundle trackers into check-ins (a morning check-in, a workout, a refuel) and log them all in one pass, with the note, photo, and weather attached to the moment. START FROM THE LIBRARY Browse ready-made check-ins (Rise & Shine, Refuel, Baby Log, Plant Care) and make them yours. Everything in the Library is free. SEE WHAT IT ADDS UP TO Trends, streaks, comparisons, distributions, heatmaps. Honest charts that never exaggerate your data, on a dashboard you arrange yourself. Scrub any chart with a finger. Every chart speaks VoiceOver. Share any view as an image. MAKE IT YOURS Dye the whole app your color: any tint, any backdrop, light or dark, not just an accent on a button. Charts, heatmaps, every screen wears your theme. Even our logo will, if you let it. Save your looks as presets. Your Datum won't look like anyone else's. MORE THAN NUMBERS Attach photos, voice notes, and text. Let a tracker capture location, weather, or your calendar automatically, only where you say so. PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS Log by voice with Siri or wire Datum into your Shortcuts. Send a photo, a link, or text from any app straight into an entry with the share sheet. Import years of spreadsheet history from CSV. Share a check-in as a small file a friend can open in their own Datum, trackers included. YOURS. ACTUALLY YOURS. No account. No sign-up. No server of ours holding your life. Your data stays on your devices and in your private iCloud, syncing across your iPhone and iPad. We couldn't read it even if we wanted to. Export everything to CSV or JSON whenever you like. It's your data; leaving is easy, so we make staying worth it. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Datum is free for up to 10 trackers and check-ins. Unlock unlimited forever with a single purchase. Nothing renews. Nothing is rented. Founding pricing is available through December 1, 2026. The price only goes up from here. Track anything. Keep it yours.

Screenshots

Symplara4 screens
Datum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Datum at every 2 days against Symplara's monthly. 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. Symplara sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Datum sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symplara ships an update monthly, Datum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Symplara versus Datum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymplaraDatum
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttune Labs Ltd.EKPQA, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Symplara

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
7 purchases

Datum

One-time7
  • Calculated Fields$7.99
  • Attachments$7.99
  • Automations$7.99
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  • Unlimited Trackers$7.99
  • Connected Trackers$7.99
  • Datum Pro$19.99
  • Early Adopter$49.99

Questions

Is Symplara free?
Symplara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Datum free?
Datum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Symplara or Datum have ads?
Neither Symplara nor Datum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symplara or Datum?
Symplara ships an update monthly, and Datum every 2 days. Most recently, Symplara was updated on October 5, 2026 and Datum on October 2, 2026.

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