Comparison

Bears Countdown vs DailyBean

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

Head to head
About

Bears Countdown

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
Currently charting
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Bears Countdown is the most beautiful way to countdown to birthdays, anniversaries, vacations and even work deadlines! On iPhone, iPad and Mac. ...HAND-DRAWN ARTWORKS... Lots of beautifully drawn bear artworks with a gorgeous pastel color palette to bring every event to life. ...WIDGETS (iOS 14)... Countdown from your home screen without even having to open the app! All three widget sizes included. ...NOTES... Write notes for each event, like ideas for birthday gifts/anniversaries, things to remember for upcoming trips, and important points for work deadlines. ...HISTORY... Look back on past events and the notes you wrote for them. ...SET INTENTIONS... Set intentions for plans that you don’t have a date for yet, like promising yourself to catch up with a friend you haven't seen in a while, or starting a new workout routine.

About

DailyBean

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to log daily experiences and moods. Customize your journal with themes and icons, and gain insights into your patterns with analysis reports. Easily integrate health data and special moments.

Highlights
  • Record in seconds
  • Fully customizable icons and blocks
  • Decorate with themes
  • Personal analysis reports
  • Sync health data
  • Record special moments
Features
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Effortlessly remember your daily life with the ultimate no-writing journal and mood tracker. Looking for a daily journal and mood diary that's a joy, not a chore? Meet DailyBean, the easiest private diary and life log designed to help you capture your day. Transform your everyday moments into a beautiful visual journal, reflect on your mood, and keep your memories safe without the pressure of a blank page! THE SIMPLEST JOURNAL YOU'LL EVER KEEP Faster than a traditional notebook and easier than a bullet journal, DailyBean is an aesthetic journal made for everyone. Whether you need a quick brain dump or a mental health journal to manage your emotions, it fits perfectly into your routine. It acts as your safe space and private venting journal when you need it, and a wellness habit tracker when you want to focus on self-care and mood tracking. RECORD YOUR DAY IN SECONDS No blank pages, no typing required. Logging your life is as simple as a few taps: • Choose your mood bean to start your daily journal entry and log your mood. • Tap icons to record your activities, routines, meals, and more. • Add a quick photo and a short note to create a wholesome journal entry. PERSONALIZE YOUR AESTHETIC Journal DailyBean isn't just functional; it’s a beautifully cute journal you’ll love to use: • 100% Customizable: Build your own custom blocks. Add or remove category blocks to track exactly what matters to you. • Beautiful Themes: Decorate your kawaii journal with aesthetic themes newly released every month. • Watch Your Year Bloom: See your colorful year in pixels come to life on your monthly mood calendar! DISCOVER YOUR LIFE PATTERNS Use our built-in mood tracker features to uncover insights about yourself: • Smart Analytics: Understand your mental health with easy-to-read charts. See how your daily habits and activities affect your overall mood flow. • Auto-Sync Magic: Connect health data, sleep, and weather for a richer, effortless everything log. YOUR SECRET DIARY STAYS YOURS DailyBean, a completely private journal, respects your moods and values security: • Secure your safe space with a lock (PIN or Face ID). • Safely back up and restore your records so you never lose your precious memories. MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Say goodbye to the guilt of leaving a notebook blank. Start your self-care journal journey today, understand your emotions, improve your mental health, and track your mood with ease. Download DailyBean now and start building the easiest journaling habit you’ll ever have! If you have any questions or feedback while using the app, please contact us here! Email: dailybean@bluesignum.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailybean_official/

Screenshots

Bears Countdown4 screens
DailyBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DailyBean at Free against Bears Countdown's $3.99. DailyBean also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (71K vs 2.6K). Bears Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

DailyBean is free to download; Bears Countdown costs $3.99 up front. Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DailyBean sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bears Countdown against 4.8 for DailyBean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DailyBean has 71K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Bears Countdown's written reviews are positive against 87% of DailyBean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bears Countdown ships an update monthly, DailyBean weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bears Countdown versus DailyBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBears CountdownDailyBean
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings) — better4.8 (71K ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better86.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K71K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsuru WanasingheBlueSignum Corp.

Customer experience

Bears Countdown

All ratings2,574 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.1%

DailyBean

All ratings70,664 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,212 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

Bears Countdown

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 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

Room to improve

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

DailyBean

From 71K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app for journaling and mood tracking
  • 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
  • 🕰️ Easy to use and quick to record daily entries
  • 📊 Helpful data insights and analytics
  • 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint option

Room to improve

  • 💰 Premium subscription required for full features
  • 🗓️ Limited data history without premium
  • 🚫 Inability to customize/add new categories
  • 📂 No option to export data
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality in journal entries

Bugs and requests

Bears Countdown

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

DailyBean

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Issues with uploading photos after extended use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add custom categories and icons
  • Option to record multiple moods per day
  • Yearly/monthly review and analytics features
  • Data export and backup functionality
  • Text search within journal entries

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bears Countdown

One-time10
  • Dragons$0.99
  • Christmas Apple$0.99
  • Snowman$0.99
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  • Vegan Milk$0.99
  • Red Envelopes$0.99
  • Exam$0.99
  • Princess$0.99
  • Meditation$0.99
  • Deliveries$0.99
  • Bears Unlimited$2.99
25 purchases

DailyBean

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • 1-Month Pass$4.991 Month
  • 1-Month Pass$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pass2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Pass4 variants$7.991 Month
  • Annual Pass$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass (Limited)$24.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pass2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time11
  • KittyBean$0.99
  • Cactus Bean$0.99
  • Planet Bean$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Spring Picnic Set$1.99
  • Autumn Leaves Set$1.99
  • Halloween Set$1.99
  • Midnight Moon Set$1.99
  • 100 Clovers$1.99
  • 300 Clovers$4.99
  • 700 Clovers$9.99
  • Lifetime Pass$34.99

Questions

Is Bears Countdown free?
Bears Countdown costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DailyBean free?
DailyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bears Countdown or DailyBean?
Bears Countdown is rated higher. Bears Countdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while DailyBean averages 4.8 from 71K ratings.
Do Bears Countdown or DailyBean have ads?
DailyBean shows ads; Bears Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Bears Countdown or DailyBean?
Bears Countdown ships an update monthly, and DailyBean weekly. Most recently, Bears Countdown was updated on October 2, 2026 and DailyBean on October 3, 2026.

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