Ember vs Day
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ember
This app provides AI-powered coaching to help couples improve communication and connection. It offers tools for analyzing conversations, daily prompts for connection, and research-backed plans for relationship growth. Designed for proactive relationship care.
- AI couples coaching sessions
- Real-time argument analysis
- Daily conversation prompts
- Research-backed relationship plans
- Text communication analysis
- Relationship style quiz
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Ember is a relationship wellness app for couples who want to stay close - not just fix things when they go wrong. Most couples don't fall apart dramatically. They just get busy - and the small moments that kept them close quietly disappear. Ember gives those moments back. A Spark on the couch before bed. A check-in that takes ten minutes and actually covers something real. A question that takes you somewhere you didn't expect. Relationships do better with regular attention. Ember is the tending. ***Meet Em*** Em was created by Ellie Baker, a couples coach and Ember's founder. She's the AI at the heart of the app - sharp, warm, and built on real relationship expertise. She brings a systems-thinking perspective to your relationship, spotting patterns before drift becomes distance. ***Key Features*** Sparks Short prompts you and your partner answer separately, then compare. You don't see their answer until you've done yours. Takes minutes - gets you past the logistics and into something real. Talk to Em Voice or text conversations with Em, available whenever you need her. Talk to her solo to think something through privately - what you share stays between you and her. Or bring her in as a couple when you have something specific to work through together. Em keeps things on track and sends a useful summary at the end. Set up a recurring relationship check-in and Em handles the structure so you actually cover what matters, not just what's top of mind. Plans Guided programs on communication, conflict, and connection. Each chapter pairs short expert content with something to actually do - a conversation with Em, a challenge, or a nudge. Work through them at your own pace. Quizzes Find out something new about yourself and your partner. Start with the Love Animals Quiz - discover your relationship personality type, whether you're the dolphin, the hawk, or one of six others - and understand what drives you both. ***What you’ll get*** - Playful, lighthearted, straightforward practices that take less time than scrolling Instagram. - See your patterns clearly enough to actually change them. - A habit that builds quietly - without it feeling like work. **Subscription Information** Ember offers an auto-renewing 1-month and annual subscription – both of which give you full access to the entire library of content, app features and two hours of talk time with Em per month for as long as you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the time of initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period end date. You may cancel your subscription at any time by going to your Account Settings and tapping on “Manage Membership” after the purchase. --- Ember is designed for users 18+. Ember is not therapy, and is not a replacement for any medical diagnostic or treatments. Ember cannot, and does not intend to, provide medical advice or diagnosis. Ember is not designed to be used in crisis. If you are in crisis, please seek out professional help, or a crisis line. You can find resources at www.findahelpline.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.embercouples.com/privacy-policy
Day
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Rate your day in seconds. See your patterns at a glance. DayRater makes daily reflection effortless with our unique vertical slider and premium haptic feedback. One simple interaction reveals profound insights about your emotional patterns. How it works Open the app. Drag our vertical slider to rate your day (-2 to +2). Feel the custom haptic feedback. Tap the number to save. Add a reflection note if you want. Done in 10 seconds. NEW: Deeper insights A monthly calendar heatmap shows your rated days at a glance — swipe between months to spot patterns you'd never notice day-to-day. Day-of-week analysis reveals which days tend to be your best and worst. Streak records track your current run and personal best. NEW: App lock PIN Set a 4-digit PIN to protect your reflections. Unlike device-level app locks, this works even if someone knows your iPhone passcode — ideal for shared households. PIN-only by design, no biometric bypass. Home screen widgets Add DayRater to your home screen. The small widget shows today's rating, color-coded and clear. The medium widget adds your current streak — a quiet motivator that rewards consistency. Widgets update the moment you save a rating. Daily reminders Turn on a gentle evening reminder in Settings. DayRater will ask "How was your day?" at a time you choose. No pressure, no guilt — just a nudge to take 10 seconds for yourself. Why DayRater is different Most mood trackers overwhelm you with questions, prompts, and notifications. DayRater liberates you with thoughtful constraints. One rating per day creates focus, not limitation. What you'll discover - Monthly heatmap calendar of your emotional journey - Day-of-week patterns showing your best and worst days - Beautiful 7-day journey charts - Trend analysis: improving, declining, or steady - Streak records: current, personal best, total days - Rating distribution across your full history - Export your complete story anytime Premium experience - Unique vertical slider with custom haptics - Home screen widgets that update instantly - App lock PIN for household privacy - Apple-quality design perfect in light and dark mode - Streak tracking without pressure or gamification - Optional reflection prompts and daily reminders you control - Complete privacy — all data stays on your device Your data, your control No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Export your reflections as beautiful Markdown stories, complete JSON backups, or analysis-ready CSV files. Perfect for: - Daily mindfulness and self-reflection - Tracking emotional patterns over time - Building a simple, sustainable habit - Anyone wanting intentional technology that serves rather than captures No subscriptions. No ads. No data collection. One purchase, lifetime of beautiful daily reflection. Built for people who value quality over quantity. DayRater amplifies your self-awareness without overwhelming your attention.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ember at Free against Day's $4.99. Ember also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ember is free to download; Day costs $4.99 up front. Ember sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Day asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ember ships an update weekly, Day every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ember | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (709 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 709 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ember Couples Ltd | Andre Berg-Stølen |
Bugs and requests
Ember
Reported bugs
2 issues- AI coach sometimes fails to understand context
- App can feel repetitive and impersonal
Requested features
2 requests- Upload feature to share files/images
- More customization options
Day
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ember
- Monthly$14.991 Month
- Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Full Access - Monthly$19.991 Month
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- Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Full Access - Monthly$24.991 Month
- Quarterly3 Days trial$44.993 Months
- Annual$59.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$154.991 Year
- 10 hours of conversation credits$109.99
Day
No in-app purchases









