# Days Off vs Beacon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beacon at every 9 days against Days Off's every 2 months. Beacon also leads on ratings volume (518 vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). Days Off's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Days Off sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Beacon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beacon has 518 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Days Off's written reviews are positive against 91% of Beacon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Days Off ships an update every 2 months, Beacon every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days Off | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-off-break-the-cycle/id6749550030/reviews) | **[4.9 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **518** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dont be sad corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831072260) | [Keagan Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846614886) |

## What reviewers say

### Days Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-off-break-the-cycle/id6749550030)

This app helps you break free from various addictive habits like drinking, smoking, vaping, and unhealthy eating. Track your progress, monitor savings, and improve your well-being one day at a time.

**Highlights:** Track multiple addictions, Monitor money saved, Reduce unhealthy consumption, Improve overall well-being, Progress tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-postpartum-support/id6754093355)

Connect with other mothers locally and globally, especially during late-night hours. Track your baby's needs, monitor your mood, and access expert resources for postpartum support. Find a private community to share your experiences and receive encouragement.

**Highlights:** Live map of mothers awake now, Private small group matching (Circles), Baby feeding, sleep, and diaper tracking, Mood and wellness tracking, Postpartum journal, Community forum, Expert-backed resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Premium (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Beacon Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Beacon Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days Off free?

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

### Is Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days Off or Beacon?

Beacon is rated higher. Days Off averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Beacon averages 4.9 from 518 ratings.

### Do Days Off or Beacon have ads?

Neither Days Off nor Beacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Days Off or Beacon?

Days Off ships an update every 2 months, and Beacon every 9 days. Most recently, Days Off was updated on November 5, 2026 and Beacon on November 9, 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.*