Comparison

DailyBean vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

DailyBean

Capture your daily life and moods effortlessly with this intuitive journaling app. Log your day with simple taps, track your emotions, and visualize your patterns with aesthetic themes and smart analytics. Securely store your memories and focus on self-care.

Highlights
  • No-writing daily log
  • Mood tracking with visual calendar
  • Icon-based activity recording
  • Customizable journal blocks
  • Aesthetic themes and themes
  • Smart analytics for mood patterns
  • PIN/Face ID security
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/

About

Countdown Widget

Track upcoming life events with beautiful widgets and smart reminders. Personalize each countdown with custom colors, backgrounds, and photos. Organize all your special dates in one place to cherish memories and anticipate future moments.

Highlights
  • Countdown tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Smart event notifications
  • Full event customization
  • Full-screen countdown mode
  • Easy event organization
Features
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Make every event unforgettable with EventFlow. Created to celebrate the most important moments in your life. Birthdays, weddings, vacations, or other important life events • all your special dates will be collected in one, convenient place. Why it's important: Your life is full of memories that are worth cherishing. EventFlow will help you prepare for what's ahead and remember what's left behind but still important today. It will add a touch of beauty and importance to your daily routine. Features you're sure to love: • Countdown. Keep track of the time left until your unforgettable day or reminisce about cherished moments. Whether it was a few weeks ago, a few years ago, or in a few months, you'll always be in the know! • Beautiful widgets Keep your events in sight with incredible widgets on your home screen. Instantly access the countdown without even opening the app! • Smart notifications Stay on top of your game with reminders for every important date. Receive notifications whenever you want: a day in advance, a few days in advance, or on the day of the event! • Full customization Personalize each event with custom names, bright colors, and stunning backgrounds. Use your own photos or choose from the online gallery to make each countdown unique! • Full-screen countdown mode Immerse yourself in the party atmosphere with a vibrant full-screen mode that brings your events to life and makes countdowns even more accurate! • Easy organization Manage all your countdowns in one place. Add recurring events, sort them by importance and date, and never lose track of the moments that matter most! Get started today! Download the app for free and find out how a simple countdown can add joy, warm memories, and a pleasant anticipation of unforgettable moments to your life. Make every moment count with EventFlow! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSpk_pAeZBgCkBecxmUZ_qPFRP9VYOCYnvUt3Xb44IJrs2-x8GZTqFxs13XpX3dpoUHDxRuqFQ8Q80q/pub Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

DailyBean4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

DailyBean and Countdown Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of DailyBean's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget's. DailyBean also leads on ratings volume (71K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). Countdown Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. DailyBean sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Countdown Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.8 for DailyBean against 4.8 for Countdown Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DailyBean has 71K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of DailyBean's written reviews are positive against 50% of Countdown Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DailyBean versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDailyBeanCountdown Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (71K ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71K — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBlueSignum Corp.Serhii Hodlevskyi

Customer experience

DailyBean

All ratings70,951 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,240 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.7%

Countdown Widget

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

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

Countdown Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DailyBean

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • 1-Month Pass$4.991 Month
  • 1-Month Pass$5.991 Month
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  • Annual Pass$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Clovers$1.99
  • 300 Clovers$4.99
  • 700 Clovers$9.99
5 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$4.99
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is DailyBean free?
DailyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DailyBean or Countdown Widget?
DailyBean is rated higher. DailyBean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do DailyBean or Countdown Widget have ads?
DailyBean shows ads; Countdown Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, DailyBean or Countdown Widget?
DailyBean ships an update weekly, and Countdown Widget weekly. Most recently, DailyBean was updated on November 5, 2026 and Countdown Widget on October 30, 2026.

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