# Days Counter vs HeyPops

The clearest difference is rating: HeyPops at 5.0 against Days Counter's 4.2. HeyPops also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HeyPops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeyPops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Days Counter ships an update every 2 months, HeyPops every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days Counter | HeyPops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-countdown/id1499388693/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heypops/id6756506531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arkadiusz Chmura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499388692) | [Nicholas Landon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861029782) |

## What reviewers say

### Days Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-counter-event-countdown/id1499388693)

Track important life events and days elapsed or remaining. Customize counters with images, backgrounds, and fonts. Set reminders and display counts on your home screen with widgets.

**Highlights:** Countdown to specific days, Count up after events, Unlimited counters and widgets, Customizable images and backgrounds, Event reminders, Repetitive counters (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### HeyPops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heypops/id6756506531)

This app helps dads capture and preserve family memories through photos, videos, voice notes, and written entries. It offers timeline and grid views, a "On This Day" feature, and daily prompts to encourage reflection. Designed for privacy, it keeps your family's story secure.

**Highlights:** Capture photos, videos, voice memos, and notes, Browse memories in grid or timeline view, "On This Day" feature to revisit past moments, Daily prompts for reflection, Private by design, no social features, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyPops Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| HeyPops Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days Counter free?

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

### Is HeyPops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days Counter or HeyPops?

HeyPops is rated higher. Days Counter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HeyPops averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Days Counter or HeyPops have ads?

Neither Days Counter nor HeyPops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days Counter or HeyPops?

Days Counter ships an update every 2 months, and HeyPops every 6 weeks. Most recently, Days Counter was updated on October 14, 2026 and HeyPops on September 26, 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.*