# DayCount vs How old is something

The clearest difference is monetization model: How old is something at free with in-app purchases against DayCount's subscription. DayCount's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 16) and review sentiment (47% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and How old is something sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DayCount against 4.8 for How old is something. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCount has 26K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of DayCount's written reviews are positive against 33% of How old is something's.

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, How old is something every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCount | How old is something |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-old-is-something/id1437066430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 136 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [Sebastian Bolling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416824787) |

## What reviewers say

### DayCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244)

Track time towards future events or since past milestones. Set custom reminders, build positive habits with streak tracking, and visualize your progress with customizable widgets. Stay organized and focused on what matters most.

**Highlights:** Event counters for countdowns and count-ups, Streak and habit tracking, Customizable widgets for Home and Lock Screen, Flexible reminder settings, Event grouping and categorization, Image integration for events, Calendar import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCount Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCount Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| StreakCount | $59.99 | one-time |
| DayCount Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Clean and fast app
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds and themes
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Accurate countdown tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires sign-in/account to use full features
- 💰 Paid subscription for advanced features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Lost data/events after updates
- 📊 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Inconsistent countdown display
- Issues with syncing across devices
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Recurring event/reminder support
- Ability to edit events without paid subscription
- Automatic backup and restore of data
- Widget customization options


### How old is something

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-old-is-something/id1437066430)

Easily track the age of anything, from children and pets to devices. Display ages in years, months, and days directly on your home screen widgets or Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Track age of people, pets, and devices, Display age in years, months, and days, Home screen widgets for quick access, Apple Watch compatibility, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add many somethings! | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCount free?

DayCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is How old is something free?

How old is something is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DayCount or How old is something?

How old is something is rated higher. DayCount averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while How old is something averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do DayCount or How old is something have ads?

Neither DayCount nor How old is something shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayCount or How old is something?

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, and How old is something every 2 months. Most recently, DayCount was updated on October 26, 2026 and How old is something on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*