# Bears Countdown vs soso note

The clearest difference is rating: Bears Countdown at 4.9 against soso note's 4.4. Bears Countdown also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 39) and review sentiment (89% vs 73%). soso note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bears Countdown costs $3.99 and soso note $0.99 up front. Bears Countdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. soso note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bears Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bears Countdown has 2.6K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Bears Countdown's written reviews are positive against 73% of soso note's.

Bears Countdown ships an update monthly, soso note every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bears Countdown | soso note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-countdown/id1536711520/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soso-note-daily-journal/id1554734055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 278 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) | [Dayble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823482945) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### soso note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soso-note-daily-journal/id1554734055)

This adorable diary application helps you reflect on your day with a daily log. Customize your entries with themes, photos, and emotion stickers. It also includes tools for managing your schedule and offers synchronization and security features.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes, Photo attachments, Emotion stickers, Schedule management tools, Font and text alignment options, iCloud synchronization, Password lock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of themes and fonts
- 📆 Convenient calendar and widget integration
- ✨ Satisfying animations and interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔄 Inconsistent data sync across devices
- 🖼️ Inability to add photos to entries
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Slow widget and app performance

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing or not saving properly
- Widget not displaying updated content
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Issues with photo/image uploads

**Requested features**

- Add photo/image attachment feature
- Implement more font and theme options
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Add a time stamp or time tracking feature
- Improve data sync and backup capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bears Countdown free?

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

### Is soso note free?

soso note costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bears Countdown or soso note?

Bears Countdown is rated higher. Bears Countdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while soso note averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.

### Do Bears Countdown or soso note have ads?

Neither Bears Countdown nor soso note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bears Countdown or soso note?

Bears Countdown ships an update monthly, and soso note every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bears Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and soso note on November 3, 2026.

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