# Been Together(Ad) vs Date Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Date Countdown at 5.0 against Been Together(Ad)'s 4.2. Been Together(Ad)'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (888 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Been Together(Ad) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Date Countdown sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Date Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Been Together(Ad) has 888 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Been Together(Ad) ships an update every 8 days, Date Countdown every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Been Together(Ad) | Date Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-togetherad/id539392422/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-countdown-couplelovers/id1585791112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Been Together Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504836603) | [洪狮 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531557411) |

## What reviewers say

### Been Together(Ad)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-togetherad/id539392422)

Track special dates like anniversaries, birthdays, and countdowns for important events. Customize your experience with various themes and background music. Receive notifications for upcoming special days to never forget them.

**Highlights:** Manage 10+ anniversary registrations, 50+ anniversary themes, 15+ background music options, Customizable special screen, Notification center display, Ad-supported with premium option

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| CAPPUCCINO - DAHAERO | $1.99 | one-time |
| DATE - DAHAERO | $1.99 | one-time |
| love line - Bbok | $1.99 | one-time |
| D-day - Bbok | $1.99 | one-time |
| CandyMusic - Bbok | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bubble gum - Bbok | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ribbon - Bbok | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower - Nika | $1.99 | one-time |
| DAHAERO Edition pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Love the app
- 🎉 Useful for tracking anniversaries
- 👍 Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 🕰️ Accurately tracks relationship duration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔍 Limited LGBTQ+ representation
- 🖼️ AI-generated artwork looks poor

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or close properly
- Background images get distorted
- Notification settings not working
- Incorrect relationship duration tracking

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for home screen
- Support for multiple partners in poly relationships
- Show relationship duration in years/months/weeks instead of just days
- Improve date accuracy (some report it's off by a day)


### Date Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-countdown-couplelovers/id1585791112)

This app helps couples track important dates and create a shared love timeline. It offers customizable widgets to display sweet feelings and encourages cherishing moments together.

**Highlights:** Exclusive love record, Track important days, Customizable desktop widgets, Love timeline feature, Cherish time together

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plus Version | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Group | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus Version | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Been Together(Ad) free?

Been Together(Ad) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Date Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Been Together(Ad) or Date Countdown?

Date Countdown is rated higher. Been Together(Ad) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while Date Countdown averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Been Together(Ad) or Date Countdown have ads?

Both Been Together(Ad) and Date Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Been Together(Ad) or Date Countdown?

Been Together(Ad) ships an update every 8 days, and Date Countdown every 2 months. Most recently, Been Together(Ad) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Date Countdown on October 8, 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.*