# HarmLess vs Death Counter Life Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HarmLess at 83% against Death Counter Life Tracker's 25%. HarmLess also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Death Counter Life Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Death Counter Life Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HarmLess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of HarmLess's written reviews are positive against 25% of Death Counter Life Tracker's.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, Death Counter Life Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | Death Counter Life Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-counter-life-tracker/id6748095626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [Erdem Kalayci](https://appshunter.io/developer/961913871) |

## What reviewers say

### HarmLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066)

This app supports individuals recovering from self-harm by providing tools to track progress, manage urges with healthy alternatives, and deepen self-understanding. It offers courses, guided meditations, and access to professional therapists.

**Highlights:** Urge management toolkit, Self-harm-free streak tracking, Personalized journal, Educational courses on mental health, Guided meditations, Breathing exercises, Access to discounted therapists

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Intro Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feat. Offer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Feat. Offer Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Feat. Offer Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| $1 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 🔒 Provides privacy with password protection
- 📈 Tracks progress and achievements
- 💭 Offers coping mechanisms and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require payment
- 🔍 Difficulty hiding the app from others
- 🤔 Confusion around certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Inconsistencies in the self-harm tracker

**Requested features**

- More free meditation and breathing exercises
- Ability to reset or adjust the self-harm tracker
- Option to customize the app's appearance
- Improved syncing and data transfer between devices


### Death Counter Life Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-counter-life-tracker/id6748095626)

Visualize your life's countdown and unlock productivity with tasks designed to extend your time. Compete in life leagues, track your progress, and stay focused on healthy habits. Join the challenge to make every moment count.

**Highlights:** Life countdown visualization, Productivity enhancement tasks, Motivation for healthy habits, Life league competitions, Progress tracking, Focus improvement

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annually) | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annually) | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is Death Counter Life Tracker free?

Death Counter Life Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HarmLess or Death Counter Life Tracker?

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Death Counter Life Tracker averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do HarmLess or Death Counter Life Tracker have ads?

Both HarmLess and Death Counter Life Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HarmLess or Death Counter Life Tracker?

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and Death Counter Life Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on October 19, 2026 and Death Counter Life Tracker on October 17, 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.*