Comparison

Work hour tracker by ShipMode vs Date CountDays Matter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Work hour tracker by ShipMode

This productivity tool helps indie makers ship projects faster by combining task management, a focus timer, and work hour tracking. It allows users to create daily to-do lists, block distractions, and monitor their productivity.

Highlights
  • Efficient task management
  • Daily to-do lists
  • Focus timer with app blocking
  • Live Activities integration
  • Work hour tracking
  • Project shipping focus
Features
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The Ultimate Task Manager for Indie Makers Are you an indie maker looking to ship your app or startup faster? ShipMode is the perfect tool for you. Our app combines a powerful to-do list, task manager and focus pomodoro with a seamless work hour tracker designed specifically for indie hackers and makers. Features: ▶ Efficient Task Management: Create and manage a list of critical tasks needed to ship your project. ▶ Daily ToDos: Focus on completing your tasks each day, with a deadline of midnight to keep you on track. ▶ Focus: Block distracting apps to maintain your focus. ▶ Live Activities: Get tasks done directly from Live Activities without interrupting your workflow. ▶ Work Hour Tracking: Keep track of your working hours by day and month to monitor your productivity. What ShipMode is NOT: ▶ An habit tracker, a notepad, a reminder/calendar app, a trello board, a ticketing system or the typical to-do list with reminders. Why ShipMode? ▶ ShipMode is designed to help you ship your projects now, as if there’s no tomorrow. It’s the ultimate productivity tool for indie makers who need to focus, stay organized, and get things done efficiently. Download ShipMode today and start shipping your projects faster! Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Date CountDays Matter

Features
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【日期计数(Date Counter)】helps you track and celebrate life's most meaningful moments with a beautiful countdown experience. This app provides an emotional way to remember important dates and milestones. **Countdown to Important Dates** Create personalized countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any significant life event. The app displays clear, easy-to-read countdown timers showing days, hours, and minutes remaining. **Emotional Themes** Choose from a variety of visually appealing themes that match the mood of each occasion. Themes range from romantic to celebratory, helping you express the emotional significance of each moment. **Custom Widgets** Add countdown widgets to your home screen for quick access to your most important dates. Widgets are available in multiple sizes and can be customized to match your preferences. **Simple Event Management** Create, edit, and organize your events with an intuitive interface. Add reminders to ensure you never miss an important date. **Local Data Storage** All your countdown data is stored securely on your device, ensuring your personal moments remain private and easily accessible. Date Counter transforms ordinary dates into anticipated milestones, helping you cherish each moment as it approaches. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryangyelw.xyz/riqijishu/privacy.html

Screenshots

Work hour tracker by ShipMode4 screens
Date CountDays Matter3 screens

Verdict

The call

Work hour tracker by ShipMode and Date CountDays Matter are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Work hour tracker by ShipMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Date CountDays Matter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Work hour tracker by ShipMode versus Date CountDays Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWork hour tracker by ShipModeDate CountDays Matter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo PacielloWAILI LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Work hour tracker by ShipMode

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Subscription monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRO Subscription yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShipMode Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Date CountDays Matter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Pack$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Work hour tracker by ShipMode free?
Work hour tracker by ShipMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Date CountDays Matter free?
Date CountDays Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Work hour tracker by ShipMode or Date CountDays Matter have ads?
Neither Work hour tracker by ShipMode nor Date CountDays Matter shows ads.

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