MarkUp Pro vs Date Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MarkUp Pro
This app restores powerful photo annotation tools previously removed from iOS. It offers features like a magnifier, hollow shapes, free-angle arrows, and a robust color picker. Easily select, move, and edit annotations with full undo/redo support.
- Select & Move annotations
- Loupe / Magnifier tool
- Hollow shapes and free-angle arrows
- Adjustable font size and color picker
- Blur and pixelate sensitive information
- Template system for saving setups
- PDF and image export options
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MarkUp brings back the photo annotation features that disappeared in iOS 17 and 18. If you miss the Magnifier tool, hollow shape outlines, free-angle arrows, and a color picker that just works -- this app is for you. NOW WITH SELECT & MOVE - Select & Move: Tap any annotation to select it, then drag to reposition. Works with all annotation types -- shapes, arrows, text, drawings, highlights, and more. Full undo/redo support for every move. - Adjustable Font Size: Choose from 12pt to 120pt for text annotations. Your last font size is remembered between sessions. CORE FEATURES - Select & Move: Tap to select any annotation, drag to reposition. Visual selection feedback with dashed border and corner handles. - Loupe / Magnifier: Zoom into any detail with adjustable magnification. The tool Apple removed, brought back better than ever. - Hollow Shapes: Draw circles, rectangles, triangles, stars, and chat bubbles with clean outlines -- not filled blocks. Toggle between outline and filled mode. - Free-Angle Arrows: Point precisely where you want with arrows at any angle, not just preset directions. - Drawing Tools: Pen, marker, and pencil with adjustable width and opacity for every situation. - Highlight: Semi-transparent overlay that emphasizes without obscuring, perfect for screenshots and documents. - Blur and Pixelate: Obscure sensitive information like faces, license plates, and personal data with gaussian blur or pixelation. - Text Annotations: Add labels, notes, and callouts with customizable font size (12-120pt) and color. Font size is remembered between sessions. - Color Picker: A reliable, full-featured color picker with presets and custom colors -- no more fighting with the system picker. - Undo and Redo: Full history support so you never lose your work. - Eraser: Tap any annotation to remove it instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS - Native SwiftUI interface that feels right at home - Full iPhone and iPad support with optimized layouts - Camera integration for instant photo capture and annotation - Photo library access with screenshot album filtering - Tool memory that remembers your last settings between sessions, including font size MARKUP PRO - Template System: Save your favorite annotation setups and reuse them across multiple images. - Batch Editing: Apply the same annotations to multiple images at once for consistent documentation. - PDF Export: Save annotated images as PDF documents for professional sharing. - Export Options: Save as PNG, JPEG, or PDF. Share directly to Photos, Messages, Mail, or any app via Share Sheet. PERFECT FOR - Developers annotating bug reports and screenshots - Designers providing visual feedback - Educators highlighting key information in images - Professionals creating annotated documentation - Anyone who wants the markup tools Apple took away SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: MarkUp offers three purchase options: - Monthly Subscription: $2.99/month with 7-day free trial - Yearly Subscription: $14.99/year with 7-day free trial (58% savings) - Lifetime Purchase: $29.99 one-time, no recurring charges - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Date Calculator
Easily calculate the duration between two dates, with options for minute-level precision. Customize themes and languages for a personalized experience. Enjoy local calculations without needing an account.
- Calculate days between dates
- Optional time selection for minute precision
- Clean, native iOS design
- Theme and language settings
- Local calculation without account
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DateMath helps you quickly calculate the time between two dates. Choose a start date and an end date to see the number of days between them. When you need more precision, turn on Show Time to select hours and minutes and view the interval as days, hours, and minutes. Key Features: • Calculate days between two dates • Optional time selection for minute-level results • Clean, native iOS design • Theme and language settings • Local calculation without an account Premium access unlocks unlimited calculations, continued updates, and an ad-free experience. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Date Calculator at free with in-app purchases against MarkUp Pro's subscription. Date Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. MarkUp Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Date Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MarkUp Pro ships an update every 2 months, Date Calculator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MarkUp Pro | Date Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 17.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | 贺 周 | 亦彬 潘 |
Customer experience
MarkUp Pro
Date Calculator
In-app purchases
MarkUp Pro
- MarkUp Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- MarkUp Pro Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
- MarkUp Pro Lifetime$29.99
Date Calculator
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
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