# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs EMMO

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheDayBefore (days countdown) at every 4 days against EMMO's monthly. EMMO's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EMMO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8 for EMMO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMMO has 29K 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 79% of EMMO's.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, EMMO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | EMMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews) | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 326 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### EMMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506)

This app offers a unique way to journal by allowing users to create custom expressions and record their moods. It provides a private space to document life's moments, from happy to sad, with features like iCloud backup, reminders, and personalized themes.

**Highlights:** Custom expression creation, Mood tracking, iCloud backup, To-do list functionality, Exportable entries, Personalized themes and fonts, Calendar and timeline view, Photo wall

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emmo Mood - Little clouds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Bear Pudding | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Hamster Bobo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Rabbit Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| EMMO PRO | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 💡 Ability to draw and share custom emojis
- 👍 Helpful for tracking mood and emotions
- 👍 Affordable one-time premium purchase
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🌐 Incomplete English translations
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting or editing custom emojis
- 🔒 Inability to change location of entries

**Reported bugs**

- Entries not saving properly when app is closed
- Inability to see other users' artwork
- Typing issues causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved English translations
- Ability to edit and delete custom emojis
- Option to change location of entries
- Private/hidden journal entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

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

### Is EMMO free?

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

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) and EMMO are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 29K ratings respectively.

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

Both TheDayBefore (days countdown) and EMMO show ads.

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and EMMO monthly. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on September 22, 2026 and EMMO 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.*