Days Before vs PowerBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Single countdown focus
- Home & lock screen widgets
- Privacy-first design
- Multi-language support
- Clean, minimal interface
- Past event tracking
- Light & dark modes
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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.
PowerBack
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PowerBack turns your solar and home-battery system into a number you can actually see: how much you've saved, and exactly when it pays for itself. Stop guessing in spreadsheets. Log your bills and earnings, and PowerBack shows your real savings, payback progress, and your break-even date. WHY OWNERS LOVE POWERBACK • See your payback % at a glance • Works with ANY system — brand-independent, no integrations needed • Your data syncs across devices and is never lost • Beautiful charts that make your savings real TRACK WHAT MATTERS • System cost, install date, and tariff • Monthly bills and savings vs. life without solar • Feed-in / export earnings • VPP (virtual power plant) event earnings • Maintenance costs SEE YOUR RETURN • Live payback ring and savings timeline • Estimated break-even date • Lifetime totals at a glance • Future projection with what-if scenarios (Pro) REPORTS • Export professional PDF and Excel savings reports (Pro) POWERBACK PRO Unlock unlimited months of tracking, future projections, and PDF/Excel exports. • Monthly or yearly — yearly saves you about 50% Start free. Upgrade any time. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID is charged on confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/powerbackprivacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PowerBack at 17.0 against Days Before's 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
Both are free to download. Days Before sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PowerBack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Days Before | PowerBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Murashkin | Omer Tevfik |
In-app purchases
Days Before
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
PowerBack
- PowerBack Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- PowerBack Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









