Comparison

Bird Diary 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

Bird Diary

This app allows you to write letters to your past, present, or future self. It offers a minimalist journaling experience with text, photos, and moods, and securely stores your messages for later retrieval.

Highlights
  • Minimalist text, photo, and mood journaling
  • Send messages to the future
  • Save favorite letters
  • Revisit past entries
  • Secure local and iCloud sync
Features
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Write a letter to your past, present, or future self! The blackbird that stole time will one day return with your secrets. 1、Easy Journaling: Minimal diary with text, photos, and moods 2、Time Capsule: Each letter is a message from the heart 3、Future Letters: Send messages to the future, delivered by the blackbird 4、Favorite Moments: Save special letters with one tap 5、Look Back: Revisiting old letters might reveal something new 6、Secure Storage: Local and iCloud sync for safe, permanent storage Terms of Service: https://timekeep.notion.site/User-Agreement-Privacy-Policy-of-Bird-Letter-APP-1f85858d47868066b29bc89f3b44fd3a?pvs=4 Privacy Policy: https://timekeep.notion.site/User-Agreement-Privacy-Policy-of-Bird-Letter-APP-1f85858d47868066b29bc89f3b44fd3a?pvs=4 Email: 3578027083@qq.com We welcome your feedback and suggestions anytime!

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

Bird Diary4 screens
Date CountDays Matter3 screens

Verdict

The call

Bird Diary 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. Bird Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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
Bird Diary versus Date CountDays Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBird DiaryDate CountDays Matter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer帆 邱WAILI LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bird Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Black Bird Pro$1.991 Month
  • Black Bird Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Black Bird Pro Lifetime$7.99
2 purchases

Date CountDays Matter

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

Questions

Is Bird Diary free?
Bird Diary 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 Bird Diary or Date CountDays Matter have ads?
Neither Bird Diary nor Date CountDays Matter shows ads.

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