# Strides vs DayCount

Strides and DayCount both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Strides's written reviews are positive against 47% of DayCount's. Strides also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strides sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DayCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Strides against 4.7 for DayCount. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Strides's written reviews are positive against 47% of DayCount's.

Strides ships an update fortnightly, DayCount every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strides | DayCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817/reviews)** | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 147 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/507975203) | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) |

## What reviewers say

### Strides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strides-habit-tracker-plus-goals/id672401817)

Organize your life by tracking habits, routines, and goals in one place. Utilize over 150 templates or create your own, with progress reports and reminders to keep you motivated and on task. Supports various tracker types for different needs.

**Highlights:** 150+ customizable tracker templates, Progress reports and charts, Unlimited reminders, Integration with Apple Health, Sync across iPhone, iPad & Mac, Four tracker types (streak, milestone, average, target)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strides Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Strides Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Strides Plus | $39.99 | one-time |
| Strides Plus | $99.99 | one-time |
| Strides Plus | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Flexible and customizable
- 📊 Detailed progress tracking
- 🔄 Helpful for building habits
- 🎯 Effective for achieving goals
- 🤖 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free version features
- 🐛 Syncing and notification issues
- 🕰️ Lack of time-tracking capabilities
- 🗂️ Difficulty organizing multiple habits

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS 14.8 update
- Incorrect data logging and display issues
- Notification bugs showing outdated information

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 3 habits in free version
- Add time tracking and time-based goals
- Improve syncing and notification reliability
- Introduce more customization and organization options
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### DayCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycount/id1121088244)

Track upcoming events and past milestones with customizable counters. Build positive habits with streak tracking and set timely reminders. Personalize your experience with themes and widgets, and sync across devices for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Event counters for past and future dates, Streak tracking for habits, Customizable widgets, Event reminders and daily summaries, Calendar import, Cross-device backup and sync, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCount Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCount Forever | $29.99 | one-time |
| StreakCount | $59.99 | one-time |
| DayCount Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Clean and fast app
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds and themes
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Accurate countdown tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires sign-in/account to use full features
- 💰 Paid subscription for advanced features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Lost data/events after updates
- 📊 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Inconsistent countdown display
- Issues with syncing across devices
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Recurring event/reminder support
- Ability to edit events without paid subscription
- Automatic backup and restore of data
- Widget customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strides free?

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

### Is DayCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strides or DayCount?

Strides is rated higher. Strides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while DayCount averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Strides or DayCount have ads?

Neither Strides nor DayCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strides or DayCount?

Strides ships an update fortnightly, and DayCount every 5 weeks. Most recently, Strides was updated on November 7, 2026 and DayCount on November 7, 2026.

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