Comparison

DayRings vs Write

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

Head to head
About

DayRings

Features
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"How many days left, again?" — DayRings puts the answer on your Home Screen as a ring, for the deadlines you can't afford to forget and the dates you can't wait for. License renewals, car inspections, warranty expirations, submission deadlines — the "forget it and you'll regret it" kind. Birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, trips — the "can't wait for it" kind. Two very different kinds of "how long until," managed with the same ring. ā–  The widget is the whole point Just place a ring on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. You'll know how many days are left without ever opening the app. Home Screen small/medium widgets, plus three Lock Screen styles (circular/rectangular/inline). ā–  Two ways to use it, one app Register practical deadlines and exciting countdowns side by side. Turn on "repeats yearly" for birthdays and anniversaries, and they automatically roll forward to next year's date — no re-entering required. ā–  Choose how the ring moves Switch anytime between "Fill Up" (the ring fills with color as the date approaches — great for birthdays) and "Count Down" (only the remaining time stays colored — great for deadlines). ā–  Color tells you the urgency Rings stay in your chosen color while there's time, turn yellow at 7 days or less, and turn red at 2 days or less (or overdue) — so you feel the urgency without opening the app. ā–  iCloud Sync Your rings sync to your other devices via iCloud (can be turned off in Settings; your local data stays even if you do). ā–  Notifications Choose independently: 7 days before, 3 days before, the day before, and the day of. ā–  Privacy Nothing about your rings is ever sent off your device. Ads are non-personalized only — no sensitive data such as health information is ever touched. * This app helps you track deadlines such as license renewals and inspections; always confirm legally binding dates with the relevant official source.

About

Write

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Write is a quiet place for ideas, notes, and first drafts. It keeps the thought you are editing at the center of the screen while earlier context gently fades, helping you stay with the sentence in front of you. FOCUS ON THE PRESENT • Write one thought at a time in a calm, centered editor. • Tap any earlier thought to return and revise it. • Move between thoughts with the keyboard on iPhone or your Mac. FIND EVERY NOTE • Notes are saved automatically on the device you are using. • Browse recent notes in a clear library. • Search by title or any phrase. • Delete notes with a familiar, confirmed action. EXPORT YOUR WORDS • Export a clean Markdown file or multipage PDF. • Your words and their order stay intact. • Export files are created entirely on your device. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND MAC • Native layouts for a focused phone flow and an efficient Mac workspace. • System, Light, and Dark appearances. • Dynamic Type, VoiceOver labels, and Reduced Motion support. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Write has no account, advertising, analytics, or third-party server. Version 1.0 stores notes locally on each device and does not sync them between devices.

Screenshots

DayRings4 screens
Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Write at none against DayRings's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. DayRings sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Write asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayRings ships an update every 6 weeks, Write every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
DayRings versus Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayRingsWrite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KakoEloi Carrelet

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DayRings

One-time5
  • Theme Pack$1.99
  • Unlimited Rings$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
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  • Good Burger$9.99
  • Dinner$29.99
None

Write

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayRings free?
DayRings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write free?
Write is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DayRings or Write have ads?
Neither DayRings nor Write shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayRings or Write?
DayRings ships an update every 6 weeks, and Write every 3 weeks. Most recently, DayRings was updated on October 1, 2026 and Write on September 28, 2026.

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