Comparison

DaysCount vs RushList

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DaysCount

This app transforms important dates into visually engaging cartoon cards on your home screen. It offers both countdowns for future events and counters for past milestones, with smart reminders to ensure you never miss a special occasion.

Highlights
  • Cartoon event cards with unique icons
  • Desktop widgets for at-a-glance tracking
  • Countdown timers for future events
  • Day counters for past milestones
  • Smart reminders for important dates
  • Annual repeat notifications
Features
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DaysCount: Beautiful Cartoon Card Desktop Widget for Event Countdown & Day Tracking DaysCount is an elegantly designed date tracking app that turns your important dates into delightful cartoon cards on your home screen. With its intuitive Countdown and Day Counter features, you can effortlessly track past milestones and future events right from your desktop or phone. Key Features: • Cartoon Event Cards: Each date gets a unique cartoon icon (hearts, bottles, planes, etc.), making every countdown visually engaging and personal. • Desktop Widgets: Place beautiful, at-a-glance widgets on your phone or computer home screen. No need to open the app to see your days. • Countdown & Day Counter: ◦ Countdown: Set timers for future events (birthdays, trips, deadlines). ◦ Day Counter: Track days passed since a special moment (child's birth, anniversary, habit streak). • Smart Reminders: Get notifications before important dates. Set annual repeats so you never forget yearly events. Popular Use Cases: • Countdown For: Birthdays, holidays, vacations, concert dates, project deadlines, bill payments. • Day Counter For: Baby's age in days, relationship/ marriage anniversaries, fitness/ learning streaks, business milestones. Why Users Love DaysCount: • Visual & Cute: Transforms date tracking from a boring list into a charming visual experience on your desktop. • Glanceable: Desktop widgets provide instant access to your most important dates. • Easy to Use: Add and manage events in just a few taps. Download DaysCount now and turn every important day into a lovely cartoon card on your home screen!

About

RushList

Organize daily tasks, shopping, and plans with shared or private lists. Features include countdown timers, customizable expiration, and progress tracking. Get reminders to stay on track with your to-dos.

Highlights
  • Shared lists for collaboration
  • Private to-do lists
  • Countdown timers for tasks
  • Customizable item expiration
  • Progress statistics
  • Task reminders and notifications
Features
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Share the everyday list. Make room for today. RushList brings daily tasks, shopping, and personal plans into one simple place. Create a shared list with someone you trust, or keep your own to-dos separate in your private list. PLAN TOGETHER Create shared lists for groceries, everyday tasks, and weekend plans. Send an invitation, accept an invite link or code, and switch between your lists from the Lists screen. Shared lists require Sign in with Apple. FOCUS ON TODAY Countdown timers make the time left on each task easy to see. Items expire after 24 hours by default. Use custom expiration times or turn expiration off in settings to suit the way you plan. KEEP EVERYDAY TASKS ORGANIZED Use the Shopping, Tasks, and Other categories to find what you need. Keep a personal list alongside the lists you share. MAKE PROGRESS VISIBLE See your created, completed, and expired items in your progress statistics. Review your history and build on the small things you finish. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR DAY Choose reminder times and enable notifications to help you return to your list. SUBSCRIPTION An active subscription is required to use RushList's features. Available plans and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.rushlistapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DaysCount4 screens
RushList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DaysCount at free with in-app purchases against RushList's subscription. RushList's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DaysCount sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RushList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RushList holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of DaysCount's written reviews are positive against 100% of RushList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaysCount ships an update every 6 weeks, RushList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DaysCount versus RushList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaysCountRushList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer朋 潘Sebastian Ottow

Customer experience

DaysCount

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

RushList

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DaysCount

One-time1
  • Membership$1.99
3 purchases

RushList

Subscriptions2
  • Go Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Boost Productivity (Annual)3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime - Premium$29.99

Questions

Is DaysCount free?
DaysCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RushList free?
RushList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DaysCount or RushList?
RushList is rated higher. DaysCount averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while RushList averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do DaysCount or RushList have ads?
Neither DaysCount nor RushList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DaysCount or RushList?
DaysCount ships an update every 6 weeks, and RushList every 6 days. Most recently, DaysCount was updated on November 3, 2026 and RushList on November 8, 2026.

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