Dayrift vs Wishly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dayrift
This app helps you track important future events and past milestones by counting the days until or since they occur. It offers a simple interface, customizable themes, and works offline without requiring an account. Your data is kept private and can sync securely via iCloud.
- Count down to future events
- Count up since past milestones
- Simple event creation with emoji
- View all events at a glance
- 8 customizable color themes
- Offline functionality
- Private data storage
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Track the moments that matter. Dayrift is a simple, beautiful app for counting days until future events and days since past milestones. Count down to what's ahead Vacation, wedding, graduation, product launch, retirement — see exactly how many days remain until your important dates. Count up from what's passed Sobriety, relationships, new job, baby's birth, moving day — track how far you've come since life's meaningful moments. Designed for simplicity Add events in seconds with a name, date, and emoji See all your countdowns and count-ups at a glance Choose from 8 beautiful color themes Works offline, no account required Private by design Your data stays on your device and syncs securely via iCloud to your other Apple devices. No analytics, no tracking, no servers.
Wishly
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Wishly helps you remember what matters—birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions—so you can show up for the people you care about. REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY HELP • Get notified on the day, the day before, or a week ahead—you choose • See upcoming events at a glance on your home screen • Mark when you’ve sent your wish so you can track what you’ve done ORGANIZE YOUR PEOPLE • Add birthdays and events manually or import from your contacts • Create groups (family, friends, work) to stay organized • Add contacts quickly by scanning their QR code—no typing needed DRAFT MESSAGES, SEND YOUR WAY • Use built-in templates or write your own greeting • Copy or share your message to SMS, WhatsApp, or any app you use • Templates for on-time and “happy belated” so you’re never stuck for words SIMPLE AND PRIVATE • Sign in to sync your events across devices, or use the app without an account • Your data is yours; we don’t sell it Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or one-time occasion, Wishly keeps you on top of the dates that matter—so you can focus on the people who do.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wishly at 15.1 against Dayrift's 26.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dayrift against 5.0 for Wishly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Dayrift | Wishly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crimson IO LLC | Amandev Technologies |
In-app purchases
Dayrift
No in-app purchases
Wishly
No in-app purchases









