Comparison

Day Grid vs Around the Earth

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

Head to head
About

Day Grid

Visually track important dates with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. See your entire year at a glance with emoji markers and get live timers for events within 24 hours. Never miss a milestone again.

Highlights
  • Home and Lock Screen countdown widgets
  • Full-year calendar grid with emoji markers
  • Live timer for events under 24 hours
  • Days until, time since, and time passed views
  • Upcoming event widgets
  • Yearly recurring events
  • Customizable weekly holidays
Features
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Day Grid is the event tracker that keeps every important date visible — right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Count down to birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, trips, weddings, exams, and goals. When less than 24 hours remain, your countdown switches to a live timer automatically. YOUR YEAR AT A GLANCE See every single day of the year in one compact grid. Events appear as emoji instead of numbers — so birthdays, holidays, and milestones pop out instantly without opening the app. No other countdown app shows you the full year picture like this. COUNTDOWNS THAT STAY VISIBLE Add beautiful countdown widgets to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. See exactly how many days are left until your next important event — always in sight, never buried. TRACK THE DATES THAT MATTER Use Day Grid for: - Birthdays and anniversaries - Holidays and vacations - Weddings and graduations - Exams and deadlines - Trips and upcoming plans - Goals and personal milestones - Any date you are looking forward to FEATURES - Countdown widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen - Full-year calendar grid with emoji event markers - Live timer when under 24 hours remain - Days until, time since, and time passed views - Upcoming event widgets - Yearly recurring events - Custom weekly holidays - Local event reminders - No account required - Simple, focused design Day Grid Pro unlocks unlimited events and all premium widgets. Plans and localized pricing shown inside the app. The event tracker that keeps every important date in sight. Day Grid Pro (Auto-Renewing Subscription) - Monthly and yearly plans available - Price varies by region — shown in-app before purchase - Payment charged to your Apple ID account - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends - Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://daygridapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Around the Earth

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“A little journey to your special day.” Around the Earth is a countdown widget for the days you can’t wait for and the time you’ve shared. Each day, a cute little companion makes its way a little farther around the Earth. Take a peek now and then to see how far your friend has come. (Your little friend is quite the dedicated traveler.) With a tiny travel buddy by your side, turn the dates you look forward to, the anniversaries you celebrate, and the beginnings you never want to forget into little journeys of your own. [Around the Earth to your special day] Pick a date and choose a companion. From the day you set off to the day you’re waiting for, your journey unfolds around the Earth. ・ A trip you can’t wait to take ・ A concert with your favorite artist ・ An exam you’ve been studying hard for ・ A reunion with someone far away ・ An anniversary with your favorite person See how many days are left and how far you’ve come. When your little friend completes a lap, the day you’ve been waiting for is here. [The day passes. The journey continues.] Just because a special day is over doesn’t mean its story has to end. “1 day until our trip” becomes “1 day since our trip,” and a new chapter begins. The day you first met. The day your child was born. The day your dog came home. The day you started something new. Save the beginnings you want to remember. As the days add up, so does the path around the Earth. [For the days that come around every year] From this birthday to the next. With each anniversary, your little friend sets off again. ・ Set birthdays and anniversaries to repeat every year ・ See how many days are left until the next celebration ・ Get a reminder the day before, on the day itself, or both [Who’s coming along?] A cat, a dog, a bunny, a bear. You could take a rocket, or bring a little ghost along. Choose your favorite from 15 characters. Each journey can have its own companion. You can also put a special photo in place of the Earth. The two of you together. Your dog’s face. A place you’d love to visit again. Make each journey your own with a photo that means something to you. [A little journey on your Home Screen] Add a widget to your Home Screen and check in without opening the app. When you pick up your phone, check the date, or suddenly think of someone. Your little friend’s progress is right there at a glance. Make room for all the days you look forward to and all the ones you want to remember. One day at a time, with a little friend by your side, take the long way around the Earth to your special day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://iamheaming.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-3e457bfee36c8052a110d129b0a4ea96

Screenshots

Day Grid4 screens
Around the Earth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Day Grid at Free against Around the Earth's $1.19. Around the Earth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On ads 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

Day Grid is free to download; Around the Earth costs $1.19 up front. Day Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Around the Earth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Day Grid ships an update weekly, Around the Earth every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Day Grid versus Around the Earth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDay GridAround the Earth
PriceFree — better$1.19
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrmin HirparaZIPPERS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Day Grid

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Around the Earth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Day Grid free?
Day Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Around the Earth free?
Around the Earth costs $1.19, with no in-app purchases.
Do Day Grid or Around the Earth have ads?
Neither Day Grid nor Around the Earth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Day Grid or Around the Earth?
Day Grid ships an update weekly, and Around the Earth every 3 days. Most recently, Day Grid was updated on October 28, 2026 and Around the Earth on October 26, 2026.

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