Comparison

When · Days That Matter vs QingTrace Countdown

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/

About

QingTrace Countdown

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Countdown is for people who want to track more than one special date and never lose them when switching phones — a desktop countdown app powered by iCloud sync. WHO IT'S FOR · People who track wedding countdowns, anniversaries, retirement, exam D-Days · People who glance at their Home Screen or Lock Screen for "how many days left" · People who use both iPhone and iPad and need data to sync automatically · NOT for: someone who just needs a single number and finds multiple widgets overwhelming 3 SCENES YOU'LL USE IT FOR · Want to remember a wedding/anniversary → enter the date once, it shows on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. When the day comes, it automatically flips to "married for X days" · Wondering "how long until retirement" → turn on Working-Days mode, counts Mon–Fri only · Lunar birthday reminders → set Lunar repeat, it updates automatically every year WHY NOT OTHER COUNTDOWN APPS · We don't rely on local storage — your data lives in iCloud, syncs across all devices automatically · We don't just show raw numbers — far-off dates read "2 months 12 days" or "~3 weeks", not just "73 days" · Focus + Overview in one — the Focus widget keeps your eyes on one date, while Timeline List shows all ABOUT US · Completely free, no ads, no tracking, no data collection. No account or sign-in needed. FAQ Q: Will I lose data when switching phones? A: No. As long as you use the same Apple ID, everything syncs via iCloud automatically. Nothing to configure. Q: Can I count only working days? A: Yes. Each event has a Working-Days mode that counts Mon–Fri only. Q: Can lunar birthdays repeat every year automatically? A: Yes. Choose "Lunar Repeat" when creating an event, it updates automatically each year. Q: Can I see multiple countdowns on the Lock Screen? A: Yes. The "Lock Top 3" widget shows your three nearest countdowns below the clock. Q: Is this app really free? Any ads? A: Completely free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions. No registration required. Q: Will a long list of events look messy? A: No. Past events are automatically moved to "Past" section. You choose which ones appear on widgets.

Screenshots

When · Days That Matter4 screens
QingTrace Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QingTrace Countdown at none against When · Days That Matter's 1. When · Days That Matter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. When · Days That Matter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QingTrace Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

When · Days That Matter ships an update every 3 days, QingTrace Countdown every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
When · Days That Matter versus QingTrace Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhen · Days That MatterQingTrace Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰龙 刘开棋 姜

In-app purchases

1 purchases

When · Days That Matter

One-time1
  • When Premium · Lifetime Access$0.99
None

QingTrace Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is When · Days That Matter free?
When · Days That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QingTrace Countdown free?
QingTrace Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do When · Days That Matter or QingTrace Countdown have ads?
Neither When · Days That Matter nor QingTrace Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, When · Days That Matter or QingTrace Countdown?
When · Days That Matter ships an update every 3 days, and QingTrace Countdown every 9 days. Most recently, When · Days That Matter was updated on October 12, 2026 and QingTrace Countdown on October 4, 2026.

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