# ANOHIKARA vs Anniversary / Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Anniversary / Countdown at 5.0 against ANOHIKARA's 3.8. Anniversary / Countdown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). ANOHIKARA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ANOHIKARA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Anniversary / Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anniversary / Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ANOHIKARA has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ANOHIKARA ships an update every 3 weeks, Anniversary / Countdown daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANOHIKARA | Anniversary / Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anohikara-count-updown-app/id623783145/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anniversary-countdown/id1556479689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 47 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mudagirai app](https://appshunter.io/developer/533441086) | [kazuhiro aonuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/839973346) |

## What reviewers say

### ANOHIKARA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anohikara-count-updown-app/id623783145)

Track the time elapsed since significant past events. This app helps you reflect on important dates, like anniversaries or life-changing moments, with a simple interface and elegant design. It focuses on calculating elapsed time rather than storing personal data.

**Highlights:** Count up/down from specific dates, Track time since important events, Simple operation, Sophisticated and beautiful design, Focus on elapsed time calculation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Displays time elapsed in various units
- ✨ Customizable colors
- ✅ Does exactly what it says
- 🌟 Useful for tracking important dates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
- 😠 Intrusive and annoying ads
- 📉 Unreliable after updates
- 🚫 Date setting issues (e.g., always令和)
- ⚠️ Display changes to less user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on startup
- All data disappears after update
- Cannot open the app after phone updates
- Date setting defaults to Reiwa
- Registration date is counted as day 1, creating a 24-hour lag

**Requested features**

- Data migration support for new phones
- Ability to sort dates
- Alarm or notification settings
- Sync across devices
- More customizable options


### Anniversary / Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anniversary-countdown/id1556479689)

This app specializes in iOS 14 widgets for easily tracking important anniversaries and events. Never forget a special date again with clear visibility on your home screen. Manage and view your countdowns with simple swipe and tap gestures.

**Highlights:** iOS 14 widget support, Anniversary and event tracking, Home screen widget display, Easy swipe to delete, Tap to edit entries, Widget update troubleshooting guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANOHIKARA free?

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

### Is Anniversary / Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ANOHIKARA or Anniversary / Countdown?

Anniversary / Countdown is rated higher. ANOHIKARA averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Anniversary / Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ANOHIKARA or Anniversary / Countdown have ads?

Anniversary / Countdown shows ads; ANOHIKARA does not.

### Which is updated more often, ANOHIKARA or Anniversary / Countdown?

ANOHIKARA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Anniversary / Countdown daily. Most recently, ANOHIKARA was updated on October 23, 2026 and Anniversary / Countdown on October 16, 2026.

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