# Brainbuddy vs Days Since

Brainbuddy and Days Since both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Days Since's written reviews are positive against 41% of Brainbuddy's. Days Since also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). Brainbuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainbuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Days Since sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brainbuddy against 4.8 for Days Since. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Brainbuddy's written reviews are positive against 93% of Days Since's.

Brainbuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Days Since weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainbuddy | Days Since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbuddy-quit-pmo/id726780077/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-since-quit-habit-tracker/id1445348921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 112 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AppStudio Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/570088679) | [A Couple of Friends OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445348680) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainbuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbuddy-quit-pmo/id726780077)

This app helps users break free from digital habits and addictive behaviors through a neuroscience-based approach. It offers educational programs, progress tracking, and community support to rewire the brain and improve self-control.

**Highlights:** Neuroscience-based habit rewiring program, 100-day evidence-based education, Progress tracking and daily checkups, Supportive community and accountability challenges, Content blocker and web filter, Personalized 'Life Tree' growth visualization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $37.99 | per 3 months |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Brainbuddy Full Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Course anxiety | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course selfcontrol | $7.99 | one-time |
| Course confidence | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for overcoming addiction
- 🚀 Effective accountability and tracking features
- 💡 Valuable community support
- 🌳 Motivating progress tracking (e.g., life tree)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., syncing issues, content blocker problems)
- 🚫 Limited free features
- 🤔 Lack of diversity and inclusivity in content

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent check-in tracking and streak resets
- Inability to delete or manage community posts
- Unreliable content blocker functionality

**Requested features**

- More meditation and relaxation content
- Improved social features and community interaction
- Customizable progress tracking and goal-setting
- Better integration with other devices (e.g., iPad, Mac)


### Days Since

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-since-quit-habit-tracker/id1445348921)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Break free from bad habits with this tracker. Create custom counters for any vice, like smoking, and visualize your progress. Stay motivated by seeing how long you've gone without giving in, helping you achieve your goals.

**Highlights:** Custom habit counters, Track progress visually, Motivation through tracking, Break bad habits, Sober time counter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Count Up Club - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Count Up Club - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| (DISCOUNT) Count Up Club | $11.99 | per year |
| Count Up Club - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| (DISCOUNT) Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Count Up Club - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and responsive
- 💡 Customizable counters and colors
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID/passcode
- 🔥 Helpful for breaking bad habits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💰 Subscription model could be improved
- 📱 Limited widget/Apple Watch support
- 🖍 Desire for more color options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not always displaying correctly
- Occasional data sync issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/pause counters
- Notification system for milestones
- Folder/category organization
- Integration with other health apps
- Option to track money saved


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainbuddy free?

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

### Is Days Since free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainbuddy or Days Since?

Days Since is rated higher. Brainbuddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Days Since averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Brainbuddy or Days Since have ads?

Neither Brainbuddy nor Days Since shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainbuddy or Days Since?

Brainbuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Days Since weekly. Most recently, Brainbuddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Days Since on September 24, 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.*