Comparison

Day vs Here & Now Note

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

Head to head
About

Day

Features
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Never miss a special moment again! This is a simple and intuitive countdown app that lets you see exactly how many days are left until your loved ones' birthdays and important anniversaries. β–  Recommended for: People who want to celebrate friends and family in a special way. Anyone managing wedding anniversaries, graduations, or school events. Those who want to keep track of upcoming milestones at a glance. β–  Main Features [Countdown Display] View remaining days in a large, clear list. For past events, the app automatically calculates the countdown to the next occurrence. [Smart Notifications] Set alerts for the day of, the day before, 3 days, or 7 days in advance. Customize the notification time to suit your schedule. [Widget Support] Check your countdowns right from your Home Screen. Supports Small, Medium, and Large sizes, as well as Lock Screen widgets. [Birthday Insights] Automatically displays Zodiac signs and constellations. It also includes unique features like Japanese traditional "Yakudoshi" (unlucky years) and longevity milestones (60th, 70th birthdays, etc.). [CSV Import] Register multiple events at once using CSV files. Save time and avoid manual entry. [Customization] Personalize your app with various theme colors and custom icons for each event. [Other Features] Sorting options (By remaining days or registration date) Search function to find events instantly Elapsed time display (Years/Months/Days since the event) Flexible display: Switch to "Years & Days" for events more than a year away. β–  Premium Features (One-time Purchase) Zodiac & Constellation display Traditional Milestones (Yakudoshi/Longevity) Custom Theme Colors All basic features are available for free. * Screenshots are created with AI and may differ from the actual app.

About

Here & Now Note

Features
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Never wonder "When was I here?" again. Here & Now Note is a simple place journal. Tap once to save where you are β€” with a photo, a note, and the date. No always-on GPS. No auto-logging. No battery drain. Just the places you want to keep. A favorite cafΓ©, a hospital visit, a family outing, a hidden fishing spot β€” a quiet, private map of where you've been. No account, no sign-up. β—† PERFECT FOR * Keeping memories that aren’t meant for social media * Remembering when you last visited a clinic or received a vaccination * Saving family moments with dates, locations, and photos * Recording trips and travels as your own private map * Marking foraging spots, wildlife sightings, or birdwatching locations β€” your own private map that only you know about * Saving places you’d like to visit again * Tracking departure and arrival points to estimate travel time β—† SAVE A LOCATION IN SECONDS Just tap the + button to instantly save your current location and time. Add a place name, notes, and photos whenever you like. You can also launch the quick save sheet directly from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. β—† VIEW YOUR RECORDS YOUR WAY * Timeline β€” See exactly when you visited each place. * Map β€” Browse saved locations within the visible map area. β—† FREE FEATURES * Save up to 50 locations * Bulk delete records * Attach photos * Use photo data & location * Filter by keywords, hashtags, or photos * View locations as a list within the current map area * iCloud sync * Home Screen widgets * Lock Screen widgets β—† UPGRADE TO PREMIUM * Unlimited location records * Export to CSV (compatible with Google My Maps) * Ad-free experience No subscription. Pay once and keep it forever. β—† YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST * No account required * Location is used only while the app is open * Your records are never sent to the developer * Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud account

Screenshots

Day4 screens
Here & Now Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Day at none against Here & Now Note's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Day sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Here & Now Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Day ships an update every 3 days, Here & Now Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Day versus Here & Now Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayHere & Now Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.5 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKentaro ShiraiHikari Mano

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Day

One-time1
  • Day-Count Premium$0.99
1 purchases

Here & Now Note

One-time1
  • Here & Now Note Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Day free?
Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Here & Now Note free?
Here & Now Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Day or Here & Now Note have ads?
Here & Now Note shows ads; Day does not.
Which is updated more often, Day or Here & Now Note?
Day ships an update every 3 days, and Here & Now Note every 4 days. Most recently, Day was updated on October 7, 2026 and Here & Now Note on October 25, 2026.

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