Comparison

Quicken Classic vs DateSmith Light

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

Head to head
About

Quicken Classic

Manage your finances on the go with this companion app. It syncs with your desktop data, allowing you to view balances, transactions, and spending trends. Enter new transactions offline and even snap photos of receipts for detailed record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Syncs desktop and mobile data
  • View balances, accounts, and transactions
  • Track spending trends and budgets
  • Enter transactions offline
  • Search transaction history
  • Split transactions
  • Snap receipt photos
Features
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App Features: • Automatically syncs your desktop and mobile data • View your balances, accounts, and transactions • See spending trends and check your budget • Enter transactions as you spend even when you are not connected to the internet • Search transaction history • Split transactions for an accurate view of spending • Snap and store a picture of your receipt Technical Requirements: currently supports iOS and iPadOS devices running iOS 11 or higher. Data Security and Information Privacy: • Passcode-protected and backed by 256-bit encryption • Data access guarantee: Always have full access to and ownership of your data

About

DateSmith Light

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with a beautifully formatted date display. This app specializes in the premium space above your clock, offering customizable formats and reliable midnight updates. Track important events with a countdown mode and enjoy a minimalist, privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Custom date widget for above lock screen clock
  • Multiple widget formats
  • Personalized date formats
  • Countdown mode for events
  • Automatic midnight updates
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Battery efficient
Features
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DateSmith Light: YOUR LOCK SCREEN DATE PERFECTED DateSmith Light delivers what other widget apps don't - a beautifully formatted date display specifically designed for the premium space above your lock screen clock. With reliable midnight updates and customization options, DateSmith Light enhances your iPhone with information you need at a glance. ABOVE-CLOCK PERFECTION Unlike generic widget apps, DateSmith Light specializes in the coveted space above your lock screen clock. Our elegant date formats complement your iPhone's design language while delivering essential information at a glance. RELIABLE MIDNIGHT UPDATES DateSmith Light employs sophisticated background processing technology that ensures your date always updates precisely at midnight - even if your phone is asleep. Say goodbye to yesterday's date lingering on your lock screen! PERSONALIZATION OPTIONS Choose from multiple date format styles or switch to countdown mode to track days until an important event. Make your lock screen truly yours with the perfect date display that fits your needs. MINIMALIST DESIGN We focus on doing one thing perfectly - showing today's date in a clean, elegant format that enhances your lock screen. No clutter, no distractions, just the information you need. KEY FEATURES - Custom date widget designed specifically for the space above your lock screen clock - Multiple widget formats available for home screen and other widget areas - Personalized display with customizable date formats - Countdown mode to track days until important events - Automatic midnight updates with advanced background technology - Simple configuration - set it up once and forget it - One-time purchase - no subscriptions, no recurring fees - Extremely battery efficient design - 100% privacy focused - no data collection, no analytics - No internet connection required - Minimal storage footprint PRIVACY FIRST DateSmith Light is designed with your privacy in mind. We don't collect any data, require unnecessary permissions, or need an internet connection to function. Your date is your business. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Long press on your lock screen 2. Tap 'Customize' 3. Tap the widget area above the time 4. Find and select the DateSmith Light widget 5. Tap 'Done' DateSmith Light - The date widget that works your way.

Screenshots

Quicken Classic4 screens
DateSmith Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DateSmith Light at 100% against Quicken Classic's 12%. DateSmith Light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Quicken Classic's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DateSmith Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quicken Classic has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Quicken Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateSmith Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quicken Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, DateSmith Light weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quicken Classic versus DateSmith Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuicken ClassicDateSmith Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuicken Inc.Benjamin Staab

Customer experience

Quicken Classic

All ratings14,914 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative78.8%

DateSmith Light

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Quicken Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Transactions disappearing or duplicating
  • Incorrect account balances
  • Frequent crashes and login issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved budgeting and forecasting tools
  • Ability to customize app views and dashboards
  • Better integration with bank accounts and investments

DateSmith Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Quicken Classic

No in-app purchases

None

DateSmith Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quicken Classic free?
Quicken Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DateSmith Light free?
DateSmith Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quicken Classic or DateSmith Light?
DateSmith Light is rated higher. Quicken Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while DateSmith Light averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Quicken Classic or DateSmith Light have ads?
Neither Quicken Classic nor DateSmith Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quicken Classic or DateSmith Light?
Quicken Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, and DateSmith Light weekly. Most recently, Quicken Classic was updated on October 15, 2026 and DateSmith Light on September 22, 2026.

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