# DayCount vs Habit Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Habit Tracker at free with in-app purchases against DayCount's subscription. Habit Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (69% vs 47%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Habit Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Habit Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habit Tracker has 148K ratings behind it against 26K, 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 69% of Habit Tracker's.

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, Habit Tracker every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCount | Habit Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) | **[4.8 (148K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26K | **148K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 136 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) |

## 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


### Habit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Productivity, #195 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you build lasting habits and achieve your goals through simple daily planning and routine tracking. It offers features like syncing with health data, group challenges, and insightful analytics to support your self-care and personal growth journey.

**Highlights:** Build and quit habits, Flexible goal tracking with specific units, Group habits and friendly competition, Insightful stats and habit reports, Mood and HRV stress tracking, Smart and multiple reminders, Widgets for easy access, Focus timer and daily inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Habit Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Enhance Yourself | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Family | $12.99 | one-time |
| Habit Promo | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive habit tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive data visualization and progress tracking
- 🔒 Secure and reliable app with no ads
- 💰 Affordable one-time premium purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync and cross-device support
- 🔒 Limited free version with restricted features
- 🕰️ Inflexible habit scheduling options

**Reported bugs**

- Habit data not syncing correctly across devices
- Habit reminders not working as expected
- Unexpected behavior when editing habit details
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track 'negative' habits or limits
- Improve habit editing and rearranging functionality
- Implement more flexible habit scheduling options
- Enhance Apple Watch integration with timer and tracking features
- Provide option to export data in CSV format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCount free?

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

### Is Habit Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayCount or Habit Tracker?

Habit Tracker is rated higher. DayCount averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Habit Tracker averages 4.8 from 148K ratings.

### Do DayCount or Habit Tracker have ads?

Neither DayCount nor Habit Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayCount or Habit Tracker?

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, and Habit Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, DayCount was updated on October 24, 2026 and Habit Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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