# DayCount vs HelloHabit

The clearest difference is monetization model: HelloHabit at freemium against DayCount's subscription. HelloHabit also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). DayCount's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 3.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and HelloHabit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HelloHabit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCount has 26K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of DayCount's written reviews are positive against 81% of HelloHabit's.

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, HelloHabit every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCount | HelloHabit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 136 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [RightLife, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727892124) |

## 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


### HelloHabit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellohabit-habit-tracker/id6476824223)

This app helps you build positive habits and achieve your goals through personalized tracking and journaling. Set custom habits, receive reminders, and monitor your progress with detailed statistics. It also offers a rich text journal to reflect on your journey and a calendar view for scheduling.

**Highlights:** Custom habit creation, Habit suggestions, Goal setting (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Multiple reminders, Activity logging, Streaks and statistics, Rich text journaling, Calendar view

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| HelloHabit Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| HelloHabit Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| HelloHabit Plus | $34.99 | one-time |
| HelloHabit Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent layout
- 👍 Useful features
- 👍 Automatic habit tracking
- 👍 Customizable UI
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with note-taking functionality
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 💰 Subscription model/paywall
- 🔄 Frequent UI changes frustrating
- 🔢 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Steps and calories not syncing
- Login screen freezing
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Calendar and reminders integration
- Ability to track habits with decimals
- Archiving completed habits
- More color customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCount free?

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

### Is HelloHabit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayCount or HelloHabit?

HelloHabit is rated higher. DayCount averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while HelloHabit averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do DayCount or HelloHabit have ads?

Neither DayCount nor HelloHabit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayCount or HelloHabit?

DayCount ships an update every 5 weeks, and HelloHabit every 8 days. Most recently, DayCount was updated on October 27, 2026 and HelloHabit on October 25, 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.*