Comparison

Days Before vs App MagicWand

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Days Before

Easily track upcoming events with a single, focused countdown. See your days at a glance with home and lock screen widgets. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience with privacy at its core.

Highlights
  • Single countdown focus
  • Home & lock screen widgets
  • Privacy-first design
  • Multi-language support
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Past event tracking
  • Light & dark modes
Features
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Days Before is the simplest way to count down to your next big moment. One countdown. One screen. That’s it. Whether it’s a vacation, birthday, concert, or deadline—pick a date, add a title, and watch the days tick down. No clutter, no subscriptions, no nonsense. FEATURES • Single Focus — Track one countdown at a time • Home & Lock Screen Widgets — See your days at a glance (small/medium) • Privacy First — No analytics, no servers, no data collection • 17 Languages — Fully localized interface • Clean Design — Fast, minimal, distraction-free • Past Events — Get a satisfying check when the day arrives • Light & Dark Mode — Looks great anytime PERFECT FOR • Vacations & trips • Birthdays & anniversaries • Concerts & events • Deadlines & goals • Milestones & retirement Built by an indie developer who believes apps should be fast, focused, and respectful of your privacy. One countdown. That’s all you need.

About

App MagicWand

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Automated App Access for Families Do you want a simple and reliable way to help manage your child’s device usage in different daily scenarios such as school, home, or bedtime? App MagicWand is designed as a parental control tool that leverages Apple’s official Screen Time frameworks to help guardians manage app access in a structured and predictable way. Core Features Parental Access Management Parents can select apps and apply system-level restrictions on a child’s device during defined sessions, helping guide healthy usage habits. Schedule-Based Controls Set up routines such as study time, bedtime, or family time. App access is automatically adjusted based on the configured schedule. Location-Aware Rules Create trusted locations such as school or home. App access policies can adapt when the child enters or leaves these environments. Secure Parental Controls All settings are protected by a secure Passcode to ensure that only the parent or guardian can modify access rules and configurations. Use Cases Support Focused Study: Help children stay focused during homework or study sessions by limiting access to distracting apps. Healthy Digital Habits: Encourage balanced device usage through structured daily routines. Safe Device Usage: Provide a controlled and safer app environment tailored for children. Privacy and Transparency Built using Apple’s official Screen Time frameworks, including FamilyControls and ManagedSettings. No Private APIs: Only documented and approved APIs are used. On-Device Processing: All configurations and enforcement run locally on the device. No Data Collection: We do not collect or transmit personal usage data. Privacy Policy https://ibesty.github.io/wand-website/privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use (EULA) https://ibesty.github.io/wand-website/eula.html

Screenshots

Days Before3 screens
App MagicWand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: App MagicWand at every 3 weeks against Days Before's every 4 months. App MagicWand also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Days Before sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and App MagicWand sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Days Before ships an update every 4 months, App MagicWand every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Days Before versus App MagicWand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDays BeforeApp MagicWand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr Murashkin一文 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Days Before

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
4 purchases

App MagicWand

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription7 Days trial$5.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$34.99

Questions

Is Days Before free?
Days Before is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App MagicWand free?
App MagicWand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Days Before or App MagicWand have ads?
Neither Days Before nor App MagicWand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Days Before or App MagicWand?
Days Before ships an update every 4 months, and App MagicWand every 3 weeks. Most recently, Days Before was updated on November 5, 2026 and App MagicWand on November 5, 2026.

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