# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs StarDay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StarDay at none against TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s 1. StarDay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StarDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TheDayBefore (days countdown) against 4.8 for StarDay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 576 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 68% of StarDay's.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, StarDay weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | StarDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews) | [4.8 (576 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starday-countdown-widget/id1530899550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 576 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 68.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 326 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [AboutMe Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088980079) |

## 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 |


### StarDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starday-countdown-widget/id1530899550)

Easily track important life events with unlimited countdowns. Customize widgets to visualize your progress and forget about intrusive advertisements. This app helps you stay on top of your milestones.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns, Customizable widgets, Streak tracking, Ad-free experience, Event tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient countdown timer
- 💡 Handy widget functionality
- 🔓 No subscriptions or ads
- ⭐ Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (unable to select custom countdown)
- 🔧 Difficulty customizing events (order, background, etc.)
- 🔢 Limited to one countdown at a time

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying custom countdowns
- Countdown restarting unexpectedly after deleting an event

**Requested features**

- Ability to display multiple countdowns on widget
- Option to customize countdown display (time, background, etc.)
- Automatic sorting of events by date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

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

### Is StarDay free?

StarDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) and StarDay are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 576 ratings respectively.

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) shows ads; StarDay does not.

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and StarDay weekly. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on September 22, 2026 and StarDay on September 20, 2026.

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