# Day Counter & Tracker vs Drunk Mode Locker

The clearest difference is ads: Day Counter & Tracker at none against Drunk Mode Locker's shown. Day Counter & Tracker also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 289) and review sentiment (74% vs 63%). Drunk Mode Locker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Day Counter & Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Drunk Mode Locker sells 3 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 — 4.8 for Day Counter & Tracker against 4.8 for Drunk Mode Locker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Day Counter & Tracker has 2.4K ratings behind it against 289, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Day Counter & Tracker's written reviews are positive against 63% of Drunk Mode Locker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Day Counter & Tracker | Drunk Mode Locker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-tracker-since/id1291763003/reviews)** | [4.8 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drunk-mode-locker/id6478125185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 289 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Necati Aydin](https://appshunter.io/developer/940538448) | [Read Less LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676366736) |

## What reviewers say

### Day Counter & Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/day-counter-and-tracker-since/id1291763003)

Track important dates and milestones in your life. Monitor progress on habit formation or breaking bad habits. Visualize your journey with a simple and intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Quit bad habits, Track happy moments, Remember errands, Form good habits, View last time an event occurred

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps track habits and achievements
- 💡 Customizable and flexible
- 🔒 No ads or privacy concerns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔧 Lack of advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Reset feature not working after update
- Date input issues on iOS 16
- Crashes on launch for some users

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit past entries
- Implement sorting and filtering options
- Include more customization and personalization
- Integrate with other productivity apps


### Drunk Mode Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drunk-mode-locker/id6478125185)

This app helps you avoid regrettable decisions when intoxicated by blocking access to chosen applications. You can set timers or solve puzzles to regain access, and it offers features like ride-share app integration and message redaction. It also provides monthly insights into your usage patterns.

**Highlights:** Block chosen apps, Solve puzzles to unlock, Set timers for access, Integrate ride-share apps, Redact drunken texts, View monthly insights

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Prevents drunk texting
- 👍 Effective app blocking
- 👍 Peace of mind
- 👍 Customizable lockdown
- 👍 Variety of unlock options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't always block texts/calls
- 🐛 App can be uninstalled
- 🐛 Buggy deactivation
- 🐛 Difficult to delete app
- 🐛 Forceful notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Text messaging app still accessible
- Cannot deactivate app to change settings
- Dynamic island bug freezes deactivation time
- App requires iPhone reset to delete
- Does not stop text messages and phone calls

**Requested features**

- Option to allow texting specific contacts
- Future updates to fix dynamic island bug


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Day Counter & Tracker free?

Day Counter & Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drunk Mode Locker free?

Drunk Mode Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Day Counter & Tracker or Drunk Mode Locker?

Day Counter & Tracker is rated higher. Day Counter & Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Drunk Mode Locker averages 4.8 from 289 ratings.

### Do Day Counter & Tracker or Drunk Mode Locker have ads?

Drunk Mode Locker shows ads; Day Counter & Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Day Counter & Tracker or Drunk Mode Locker?

Day Counter & Tracker ships an update weekly, and Drunk Mode Locker weekly. Most recently, Day Counter & Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Drunk Mode Locker on October 27, 2026.

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