# Elapsed vs OpenManual

The clearest difference is monetization model: OpenManual at free against Elapsed's free with in-app purchases. Elapsed's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elapsed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenManual sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenManual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elapsed has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Elapsed ships an update every 4 days, OpenManual every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elapsed | OpenManual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapsed-days-since-counter/id6762868290/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmanual/id6804523993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Maurice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895050215) | [Gunnar Hostetler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768599987) |

## What reviewers say

### Elapsed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapsed-days-since-counter/id6762868290)

Track the days since important events or habits with a simple, visually appealing counter. Customize each counter with unique designs and view them directly on your home screen. Get optional reminders and view historical data to understand your patterns.

**Highlights:** Customizable day counters, Home screen widgets, Optional reminders, Historical tracking and stats, Simple, clutter-free interface, One-time purchase for full features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elapsed Plus | $7.99 | one-time |


### OpenManual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmanual/id6804523993)

Easily find product manuals by scanning device labels or barcodes. This app searches multiple sources to locate PDF manuals, even for older or discontinued products. Saved manuals are accessible offline and can be queried for specific information.

**Highlights:** Scan device labels for brand and model, Search multiple online sources for manuals, Access saved manuals offline, Query saved manuals for specific answers, Supports UDI barcodes for medical equipment, Provides detailed information on medical devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elapsed free?

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

### Is OpenManual free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elapsed or OpenManual?

OpenManual is rated higher. Elapsed averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while OpenManual averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Elapsed or OpenManual have ads?

Neither Elapsed nor OpenManual shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elapsed or OpenManual?

Elapsed ships an update every 4 days, and OpenManual every 2 days. Most recently, Elapsed was updated on November 9, 2026 and OpenManual on November 1, 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.*