# TrackingDays vs Pebbles

The clearest difference is rating: Pebbles at 4.5 against TrackingDays's 2.0. Pebbles also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (77% vs 49%). TrackingDays's advantage is chart position (#154 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrackingDays sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pebbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pebbles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pebbles has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of TrackingDays's written reviews are positive against 77% of Pebbles's.

TrackingDays ships an update every 3 weeks, Pebbles weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrackingDays | Pebbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackingdays/id657769643/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebbles-tax-and-visa-tracker/id6472096747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lauco Trading Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/657769646) | [Norland Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716625845) |

## What reviewers say

### TrackingDays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackingdays/id657769643)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app automatically tracks your international travel, counting days and nights spent in every country. It specifically helps with Schengen Area compliance and various residency tests by providing rolling day counts and reminders to prevent overstays. All data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Automatic day and night tracking, Schengen Area 90/180 day rule tracking, Rolling 365 day count for residency, Favorite countries with reminders, Local iCloud backup for privacy, Exportable travel data

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Location tracking. | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Location tracking. | $41.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | Free | one-time |


### Pebbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebbles-tax-and-visa-tracker/id6472096747)

Effortlessly track days spent in countries and U.S. states for tax, visa, and residency compliance. This privacy-first app offers manual logging without GPS or ads, helping digital nomads and expats stay organized and audit-ready.

**Highlights:** 183-day tax residency tracking, Visa limit tracking (e.g., Schengen), U.S. state tax domicile tracking, Manual travel logging, Customizable trip logs, Smart filtering by country/trip type

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrackingDays free?

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

### Is Pebbles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrackingDays or Pebbles?

Pebbles is rated higher. TrackingDays averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pebbles averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do TrackingDays or Pebbles have ads?

Neither TrackingDays nor Pebbles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrackingDays or Pebbles?

TrackingDays ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pebbles weekly. Most recently, TrackingDays was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pebbles on November 12, 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.*