DateMark vs CalendarWake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DateMark
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Make Every Moment Count Transform the way you anticipate life's most important events. Whether it's a dream vacation, a milestone birthday, your wedding day, or any moment worth celebrating - create beautiful countdowns that build excitement every single day. BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Experience a countdown app that's as elegant as it is functional. With a stunning dark mode interface, customizable colors, and smooth animations, every countdown becomes a visual celebration. Choose from a vibrant color palette and personalize each event with meaningful emojis. POWERFUL FEATURES - Unlimited Countdowns - Track as many events as you want - Custom Colors - Make each countdown uniquely yours - Emoji Support - Add personality to every event - Locations - Remember where your moments will happen - Notes - Add meaningful details and memories - Smart Notifications - Never miss an important milestone - Multiple Views - Switch between list and detailed views TRACK WHAT MATTERS Vacations & Travel - Count down to your next adventure Celebrations - Birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions Life Milestones - Graduations, weddings, new beginnings Events & Concerts - Never miss a show or gathering Personal Goals - Track important deadlines and achievements Download now and start counting down to what matters most.
CalendarWake
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Your calendar knows your day. Now your alarm does too. CalendarWake automatically creates alarms based on your calendar events, so you always wake up and arrive on time, without having to set a single alarm manually. How it works: Simply grant calendar access and CalendarWake scans your day. It sets an alarm before each event, giving you the prep time you need. Toggle events on or off, customize per-event settings, and swipe between days to see what's ahead. Key Features: • Calendar-synced alarms — Automatically generates alarms from your calendar events. No manual setup required. • Live Activity & Dynamic Island — See your next alarm countdown right on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Two alarm types — Mark alarms as "Wake Up" or "Event" with separate sounds and prep times for each. • Smart prep time — Set how many minutes before each event your alarm should ring, from 0 to 180 minutes. • Pre-alarm check-in — Get a notification 5 minutes before your alarm rings. Long press to cancel if plans change. • Per-event customization — Override the default sound and prep time for any individual event. • Multiple alarm sounds — Choose from built-in tones including digital beeps, a classic clock, and more. • Backup wake time — Set a default wake-up time for days with no events, so you're always covered. • Swipe navigation — Browse your upcoming schedule by swiping between days. • +5 minute snooze — Tap the snooze button directly from the Live Activity for five more minutes. • Dark, Light & System themes — Match CalendarWake to your style. CalendarWake uses Apple's AlarmKit to deliver reliable, full-volume alarms — even when your phone is locked or on silent. It's the alarm clock built for people with busy calendars. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalendarWake at none against DateMark's 1. CalendarWake also leads on ads (none vs shown). DateMark's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price 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
Both are free to download. DateMark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CalendarWake asks for nothing beyond the download.
DateMark ships an update every 4 days, CalendarWake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DateMark | CalendarWake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Tharaldsen | Afonso de Mello |
In-app purchases
DateMark
- DateMark Premium$3.99
CalendarWake
No in-app purchases









