Comparison

When · Days That Matter vs Anniversary

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

Head to head
About

When · Days That Matter

Features
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When (formerly #DAYS) helps you keep the dates that shape your past, present, and future. Birthdays, anniversaries, and the days a plan begins or ends can all live on one continuous timeline. ONE STORY, MORE THAN ONE DATE Add beginnings, endings, and other moments to the same record, so its full arc stays together—not just a countdown number. SEE TIME CLEARLY Browse what has passed, what is in progress, and what is coming next. When uses each actual date and keeps the exact day count visible. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep important dates and photos on your Home Screen. Each widget size can have its own event and composition. GENTLE, USEFUL REMINDERS Set custom and milestone reminders. Notifications are scheduled locally on your device, with no account required. FREE & PREMIUM Create up to 10 records for free, with iCloud sync and timelines included. Premium unlocks unlimited records, advanced reminders, poster widget layouts, and celebration effects. A one-time purchase unlocks Premium permanently. Your records are designed with privacy in mind. If you enable iCloud, sync is provided by Apple CloudKit. Purchases are handled by Apple’s StoreKit. Questions or feedback? Email aloooone@proton.me Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Anniversary

Features
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Every meaningful moment deserves to be cherished and remembered. Anniversary-Countdown is an elegant, minimalist countdown and anniversary tracker designed for iOS. Whether you are eagerly anticipating a dream vacation, preparing for an exam, celebrating a relationship anniversary, tracking a birthday, or counting sober days, DayCount brings clarity, beauty, and peace of mind to your schedule. 【KEY HIGHLIGHTS】 ◆ Dual-Mode Tracking: Count Down & Count Up • Countdown Mode: Track days left until future milestones (trips, weddings, product launches, retirement) with live day/hour/minute breakdowns. • Count Up (Elapsed) Mode: Track days since a special date (love days, sobriety, habit milestones, newborn baby age). • Journey Progress Ring: Visualize the exact percentage of time elapsed along your path. ◆ Stunning Home & Lock Screen Widgets • Designed with modern translucent glassmorphism for iOS. • Multiple sizes available (Small, Medium, Large) plus Lock Screen widgets. • Single-event spotlights and multi-event aggregate dashboards allow you to glance at your most important dates without unlocking your phone. ◆ Multi-Stage Smart Alerts • Don’t just get reminded on the day itself. Receive gentle notifications 7 days, 3 days, 1 day prior, and on the milestone day. • Customize your daily notification time to stay prepared ahead of time. ◆ Lunar Calendar Support • Full lunar date conversion and repeat options for traditional festivals and birthdays. ◆ Artistic Poster & Card Generator • Beautiful sharing templates including Polaroid, Editorial, and Canvas styles. • Render and export high-resolution posters to Photos or share directly with friends and family. ◆ Rich Personalization • Custom cover photos, atmospheric blur effects, customized fonts, colors, and sizes. • Categorize moments with custom icons (Birthday, Holiday, Travel, Work, Anniversary, Health, Education). ◆ Privacy First & Zero Distractions • Pure and clean: no intrusive ads, no third-party tracking scripts. • Biometric Security Lock: Safeguard private memories using Face ID or Touch ID. • Local-First: Your dates stay safely on your device. Easily export JSON backups anytime. • Quick import from Apple Calendar. --- 【DAYCOUNT PRO SUBSCRIPTION】 Upgrade to DayCount Pro to unlock the complete experience: • Unlimited countdown and anniversary events • Full access to all Home and Lock Screen widget styles • All premium poster and card templates • Face ID / Touch ID privacy lock • Multi-stage advance notification alerts 【SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE TERMS】 • Flexible plans: Choose from Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime one-time purchase options. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.2best2.com/privacy/MomentNest-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

When · Days That Matter4 screens
Anniversary3 screens

Verdict

The call

When · Days That Matter and Anniversary are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. When · Days That Matter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Anniversary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
When · Days That Matter versus Anniversary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhen · Days That MatterAnniversary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰龙 刘颖 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

When · Days That Matter

One-time1
  • When Premium · Lifetime Access$0.99
3 purchases

Anniversary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro (Best Value)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99

Questions

Is When · Days That Matter free?
When · Days That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anniversary free?
Anniversary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do When · Days That Matter or Anniversary have ads?
Neither When · Days That Matter nor Anniversary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, When · Days That Matter or Anniversary?
When · Days That Matter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anniversary every 3 weeks. Most recently, When · Days That Matter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anniversary on October 15, 2026.

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