# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs SumOne

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SumOne at 19K against TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s 1.1K. TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 74%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SumOne sells 17 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 — 4.8 for TheDayBefore (days countdown) against 4.9 for SumOne. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SumOne has 19K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 74% of SumOne's.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, SumOne weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | SumOne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumone-for-relationships/id1469506430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [sandfox](https://appshunter.io/developer/376618320) |

## What reviewers say

### TheDayBefore (days countdown)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955)

Easily manage important dates and countdown to special events with customizable widgets and decorative options. Record memories, share milestones with loved ones, and organize your schedule by category. Never miss a precious moment again.

**Highlights:** Customizable D-Day countdowns, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Multiple calculation methods (days, months, weeks), Event decoration with stickers and effects, Story feature for recording memories with photos, Sharing of D-Day events, Category-based event grouping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic (1-Month Plan) | $1.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### SumOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumone-for-relationships/id1469506430)

This app offers daily questions to help couples deepen their connection and learn more about each other. It also features a virtual companion that grows as you share your answers, along with customizable rooms and communication tools.

**Highlights:** Daily discovery questions for couples, Virtual companion 'EggMon' to nurture, Customizable virtual room for EggMon, Send cute notes and memos, Track anniversaries and emotions, Home screen widgets for reminders

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription (Beta) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Gem - 2500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem - 5500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| New User Gem - 5500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem - 9900 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Gem - 12900 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 썸원골드(얼리버드) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gem - 19000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 썸원골드 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 썸원골드(얼리버드) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 썸원골드 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 썸원골드 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Lovely app
- 🎨 Cute and adorable
- 💬 Helps strengthen relationships
- 📚 Interesting questions
- 🤝 Promotes communication between partners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Repetitive and generic questions
- 🔒 Locked features and limited customization
- 🧭 Difficulty earning in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Pebbles (in-game currency) disappearing
- Inability to open app on certain networks
- Syncing issues between partners
- Notification and timer problems

**Requested features**

- Add autocorrect feature
- Increase character limit for responses
- Introduce more ways to earn in-game currency
- Add mini-games or activities for couples
- Provide a web/desktop version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SumOne free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or SumOne?

SumOne is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while SumOne averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do TheDayBefore (days countdown) or SumOne have ads?

Both TheDayBefore (days countdown) and SumOne show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or SumOne?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and SumOne weekly. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on October 29, 2026 and SumOne on November 1, 2026.

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