# 倒数日 · Days Matter vs Task Alarm

The clearest difference is rating: 倒数日 · Days Matter at 4.8 against Task Alarm's 4.4. 倒数日 · Days Matter also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 19). Task Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 倒数日 · Days Matter sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Task Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

倒数日 · Days Matter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 倒数日 · Days Matter has 8.2K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of 倒数日 · Days Matter's written reviews are positive against 85% of Task Alarm's.

倒数日 · Days Matter ships an update every 3 weeks, Task Alarm monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 倒数日 · Days Matter | Task Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-matter/id406170251/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### 倒数日 · Days Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-matter/id406170251)

This app helps you track important dates, from birthdays and anniversaries to deadlines and personal milestones. It offers extensive date range support, cloud synchronization, and customizable categories to keep your memories and tasks organized. Features include historical date lookups and a built-in calculator.

**Highlights:** Countdown/count up to any date, Cloud synchronization, Lunar calendar support, Customizable categories, Historical dates, Date calculator, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 倒数日 Pro · 月度会员 | $0.49 | per month |
| 倒数日相册 1000 张 | $0.99 | per month |
| 倒数日相册 2000 张 | $1.99 | per month |
| 倒数日相册 5000 张 | $3.99 | per month |
| 倒数日相册 10000 张 | $6.99 | per month |
| 倒数日重置密码 | $0.99 | one-time |
| メールアドレスカード | $2.99 | one-time |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Days Matter Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📆 Helps remember important dates
- 🗓️ Useful for tracking events and milestones
- 🧠 Aids in recalling memories
- 🔍 Provides historical information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features require paid subscription
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🔧 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Cluttered interface for some users
- ⚠️ Unexpected changes to login/sync methods

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display in widget
- Inconsistent behavior when changing phones
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- Improve widget customization
- Provide more theme/background options
- Allow manual date entry format customization
- Implement sync with other calendar apps


### Task Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536)

This app helps you stay focused by setting timed intervals for work or study. It alarms you when you attempt to use your phone during these focus periods, encouraging uninterrupted productivity.

**Highlights:** Set timed focus intervals, Alarm to prevent phone use, Encourages uninterrupted work, Simple step-by-step setup, Lock device screen integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 倒数日 · Days Matter free?

倒数日 · Days Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Task Alarm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 倒数日 · Days Matter or Task Alarm?

倒数日 · Days Matter is rated higher. 倒数日 · Days Matter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Task Alarm averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do 倒数日 · Days Matter or Task Alarm have ads?

Both 倒数日 · Days Matter and Task Alarm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 倒数日 · Days Matter or Task Alarm?

倒数日 · Days Matter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Task Alarm monthly. Most recently, 倒数日 · Days Matter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Task Alarm on September 21, 2026.

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