# Emolog vs Bears Countdown

The clearest difference is price: Emolog at Free against Bears Countdown's $3.99. Emolog also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Bears Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 79%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Emolog is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. Emolog sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Emolog against 4.9 for Bears Countdown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Emolog's written reviews are positive against 89% of Bears Countdown's.

Emolog ships an update every 5 days, Bears Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emolog | Bears Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emolog-diary-and-mood-tracker/id1435027474/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyungmoo Min](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435027473) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## What reviewers say

### Emolog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emolog-diary-and-mood-tracker/id1435027474)

This app allows users to track their emotions using a variety of animated emojis. It helps users understand themselves better and can be used with loved ones to foster mutual understanding and empathy without compromising privacy.

**Highlights:** Record emotions with animated emojis, Discover self-awareness, Share emotion statistics privately, Understand loved ones' feelings, Build empathy

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (50%off) 30-day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| (50%OFF)180-day Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| (50% OFF) 365-day Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| 180-day Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 365-day Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| (50% OFF) Unlimited Pass | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Helpful for mental health
- 📒 Great for journaling
- 🌟 Cute and aesthetic
- 🤝 Helps make new friends
- 🎨 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🙄 Ads to access free features
- 🤔 Confusing trial period
- 🖼️ Photo uploads have issues

**Reported bugs**

- Clicking on current day opens previous day
- Entries sometimes don't save properly
- Widget not working on iPad
- Ads not unlocking premium features

**Requested features**

- More emotion/mood options
- Formatting tools (bold, italic, etc.)
- Dark mode
- Ability to add future events
- Meme/GIF integration


### Bears Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520)

Beautifully designed countdowns for important events like birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations. Features hand-drawn art, home screen widgets, and the ability to add notes and set intentions for future plans.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn bear artworks, Home screen widgets (iOS 14), Event notes for details, Past event history, Set intentions for future plans

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Apple | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vegan Milk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Envelopes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deliveries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for keeping track of events and important dates
- 🔍 Useful countdown feature
- 🎨 Wide variety of illustrations and themes
- 💰 One-time purchase for unlimited access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version (only 5 events)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific illustrations
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dates randomly shifting back by a day
- Widget not working properly on macOS Ventura
- Inability to scroll through months and dates on desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set reminders for specific times
- Implement recurring event options (e.g., every 2 weeks)
- Allow syncing between devices
- Introduce a search function for illustrations
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emolog free?

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

### Is Bears Countdown free?

Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Emolog or Bears Countdown?

Bears Countdown is rated higher. Emolog averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Bears Countdown averages 4.9 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Emolog or Bears Countdown have ads?

Emolog shows ads; Bears Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emolog or Bears Countdown?

Emolog ships an update every 5 days, and Bears Countdown monthly. Most recently, Emolog was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bears Countdown on November 3, 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.*