Comparison

Weekender vs Document Expiry Reminder

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

Head to head
About

Weekender

This app provides a clear view of your upcoming weekends, highlighting free time for planning trips and events. It integrates with your existing calendars and allows for custom holiday and vacation day tracking. Focus solely on your weekend plans without weekday distractions.

Highlights
  • Weekend event overview
  • Existing calendar integration
  • Friday evening display option
  • Custom holiday tracking
  • Add/edit events within app
Features
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Weekender is a calendar app that shows your upcoming weekends at a glance. Easily spot empty weekends early on so you can plan trips or events with friends and family, and make the most of your weekends :) * Seamlessly displays the events from your existing iOS calendars * Ability to choose which calendars to display * Option to also show Friday evenings with a user selectable cut-off time * In-app purchase to define your own Holidays and Vacation days that are shown along your weekends * Integration with Calendar allows you to add, modify or delete events from within Weekender This app is all about your weekends :) Big things happen on weekends, so why let yourself be distracted with workdays in your calendar! Visually see which weekends are long weekends. On first launch, Weekender will ask you for permission to access your calendar in order to display your weekend events.

About

Document Expiry Reminder

Never miss an important expiry date again. This app helps you track and manage expiration dates for essential documents like passports, visas, and licenses. It works entirely offline, keeping your information private and accessible with smart reminders and encrypted storage.

Highlights
  • Document expiry tracking
  • Smart local notifications
  • Encrypted storage (AES-256-GCM)
  • Scan documents and attach PDFs/images
  • On-device OCR for date extraction
  • Encrypted backups
  • Biometric app lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Export to CSV or PDF
Features
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Never miss an important expiry date again. Document Expiry Reminder helps you track and manage expiration dates for essential documents such as passports, visas, residence permits, IDs, licenses, insurance papers, and certificates. The app is designed to work entirely offline, keeping your information private and always accessible. Key Features - Document expiry tracking Add documents and set expiry dates for passports, visas, IDs, driving licenses, insurance, contracts, and more. - Smart reminders Receive local notifications before documents expire, so you have time to renew without stress. All reminders are generated on your device. - Encrypted storage Documents and attachments are encrypted using AES-256-GCM. All encryption happens on your device. - Scan documents Use your iPhone camera to scan documents and attach images or PDFs for quick reference. - On-device text recognition Extract expiry dates using on-device OCR powered by Apple Vision. No cloud processing, no external servers. - Encrypted backups Create encrypted backup files that can be stored or shared securely without exposing your data. - Biometric app lock Protect your documents with Face ID or Touch ID authentication. - Export options Export document lists to CSV or generate PDF reports for record-keeping. - Fully offline The app works without an internet connection. No accounts, no sync, no servers. - Privacy-first design All data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is collected, tracked, or shared. - Clean Apple-native interface Designed using SwiftUI and Apple Human Interface Guidelines for a familiar, fast, and reliable experience. - Simple and focused No unnecessary features, no distractions, just a clear view of your documents and their expiry status. Why This App Is Different Many apps require accounts, cloud sync, or external servers. Document Expiry Reminder does not. Your documents stay on your device. The developer cannot access them. There is no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. This makes the app ideal for sensitive documents and users who value privacy and simplicity. Designed for iOS - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports iOS 17 and later - Uses modern Apple frameworks for performance and reliability - Local notifications and on-device processing only Use Cases - Track passport and visa expiry - Manage residency permits and IDs - Monitor insurance and license renewals - Keep important certificates organized - Avoid last-minute renewals and penalties Privacy Commitment Document Expiry Reminder does not collect personal data. There are no accounts, no cloud sync, and no third-party services. All document attachments are encrypted using AES-256-GCM and stored locally. Learn more about Apple privacy standards: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/user-privacy-and-data-use Apple on-device processing and Vision framework: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/vision Apple local notifications framework: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/usernotifications Important Notes - Deleting the app removes all stored data - Notifications can be disabled at any time in iOS settings - Future features will respect the same privacy-first principles Support Contact: documentsexpiryreminder@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585304445570

Screenshots

Weekender4 screens
Document Expiry Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Document Expiry Reminder at Free against Weekender's $0.99. Document Expiry Reminder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Weekender's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On 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

Document Expiry Reminder is free to download; Weekender costs $0.99 up front. Weekender sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Document Expiry Reminder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Document Expiry Reminder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekender has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weekender ships an update monthly, Document Expiry Reminder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Weekender versus Document Expiry Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekenderDocument Expiry Reminder
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGanymed StanekMO NOUR

Customer experience

Weekender

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

Document Expiry Reminder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Weekender

One-time1
  • Holidays and Vacation Days$0.99
2 purchases

Document Expiry Reminder

One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
  • Document Expiry Reminder Family$69.99

Questions

Is Weekender free?
Weekender costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Document Expiry Reminder free?
Document Expiry Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weekender or Document Expiry Reminder?
Document Expiry Reminder is rated higher. Weekender averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Document Expiry Reminder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Weekender or Document Expiry Reminder have ads?
Neither Weekender nor Document Expiry Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weekender or Document Expiry Reminder?
Weekender ships an update monthly, and Document Expiry Reminder fortnightly. Most recently, Weekender was updated on October 21, 2026 and Document Expiry Reminder on October 15, 2026.

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