# X Progress vs DayCircle

The clearest difference is price: X Progress at Free against DayCircle's $2.99. X Progress also leads on device support (4 vs 1). DayCircle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (87% vs 59%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

X Progress is free to download; DayCircle costs $2.99 up front. X Progress sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. DayCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for X Progress against 4.7 for DayCircle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 200 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of X Progress's written reviews are positive against 87% of DayCircle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Progress | DayCircle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804/reviews) | [4.7 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycircle-day-counter/id1512838461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198461085) | [Genau Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512838460) |

## What reviewers say

### X Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804)

Track progress for any event, from daily to custom intervals. Set reminders, add notes, and utilize auto-repeat. View progress on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Apple Watch with customizable themes and widgets. Share progress with friends using Zen Mode and SharePlay.

**Highlights:** Customizable event tracking (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, Zen Mode with SharePlay integration, Multiple designer themes, iCloud syncing across devices, iPad optimized with Split View

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X Progress Unlimited Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Turtle Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| WuFan Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snail Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Color of Time Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| NUONUO Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Moon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toby Likes Bone Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| X Progress Unlimited Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### DayCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycircle-day-counter/id1512838461)

Easily track important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones. This app helps you remember and celebrate every significant event with a visually appealing interface.

**Highlights:** Track birthdays and anniversaries, Monitor moving dates, Celebrate first days, Visually appealing design, Mark down important days

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- ⏱️ Effective countdown/countup functionality
- 🎉 Helpful for tracking important dates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI/UX issues
- 🔔 Lacking advanced notification/alarm features
- 🔄 Limited customization options
- 🌍 Lack of language support

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating in real-time
- UI elements overlapping on certain devices
- Inconsistent behavior on older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more theme/color options
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync
- Introduce widget functionality
- Allow recurring event tracking
- Integrate with calendar apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Progress free?

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

### Is DayCircle free?

DayCircle costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X Progress or DayCircle?

X Progress and DayCircle are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 87 and 200 ratings respectively.

### Do X Progress or DayCircle have ads?

Neither X Progress nor DayCircle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Progress or DayCircle?

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, and DayCircle every 2 months. Most recently, X Progress was updated on September 14, 2026 and DayCircle on September 22, 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.*