# Been Together(Ad) vs Couple Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Couple Countdown at 5.0 against Been Together(Ad)'s 4.2. Couple Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Been Together(Ad)'s advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 11). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Been Together(Ad) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Couple Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Couple 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, Couple Countdown every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Been Together(Ad) | Couple 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/couple-countdown/id6466672830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 22 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) | [CARTER PAUL GRIEVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763914944) |

## 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)


### Couple Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-countdown/id6466672830)

This app helps couples track the duration of their relationship, celebrate milestones, and receive romantic reminders. Personalize your love symbol and share the experience with your partner to strengthen your bond.

**Highlights:** Track relationship duration (days, weeks, months, years), Receive romantic milestone notifications, Customize relationship symbol with a photo, Share app with partner for a shared timeline, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Been Together(Ad) free?

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

### Is Couple Countdown free?

Couple Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Been Together(Ad) shows ads; Couple Countdown does not.

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

Been Together(Ad) ships an update every 8 days, and Couple Countdown every 11 days. Most recently, Been Together(Ad) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Couple Countdown on October 21, 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.*