Around the Earth vs Sleeps Until
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Around the Earth
Track upcoming events and past anniversaries with a charming visual journey. A cute companion travels around the Earth as each day passes, making special dates feel like personal adventures. Customize your journey with different characters and photos.
- Countdown to special events
- Track anniversaries and past dates
- Visual progress with a traveling companion
- Customizable characters and photos
- Home screen widget support
- Annual event reminders
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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
Sleeps Until
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How many sleeps until…? Sleeps Until shows the days left to your big day as "12 sleeps" instead of "D-12", right on your Home Screen. ■ A widget that updates on its own The number changes after midnight, even if you never open the app. Each widget can show a different countdown, and iPhone has Lock Screen widgets too. ■ Ready-made templates Trip · Exam · Birthday · Baby due date · Diet · Christmas · Couple (Day N since you got together, and how long until the next hundred). Want to count up from a start date instead? Turn on "Count up from this date". ■ Date calculator Days between two dates (with years, months and days), or the date N days before or after any day. Turn on "Include the first day" to count the first day as Day 1. Share the result with one tap. ■ Share as a card Turn any countdown into a widget-style card image and send it to a friend or your partner. ■ A little moon friend The moon gets excited as your day gets closer, and celebrates with you on the day. ■ Light and quiet · No sign-up. Your countdowns stay on this device · No ads when you save · All widgets are free · A reminder at 9 AM the day before and on the day (you can turn it off) Some themes and fonts unlock after watching one ad. Contact: hello@happycherrystudio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sleeps Until at Free against Around the Earth's $1.19. Around the Earth's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Sleeps Until is free to download; Around the Earth costs $1.19 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Around the Earth ships an update every 6 days, Sleeps Until every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Around the Earth | Sleeps Until |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.19 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZIPPERS | EUNCHAE KIM |
In-app purchases
Around the Earth
No in-app purchases
Sleeps Until
No in-app purchases









