# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs Doing Doing

The clearest difference is rating: TheDayBefore (days countdown) at 4.8 against Doing Doing's 4.6. TheDayBefore (days countdown) also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 97). Doing Doing's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Doing Doing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheDayBefore (days countdown) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, Doing Doing every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | Doing Doing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews)** | [4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doing-doing/id1533035570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **86.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 326 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [Chaehui Seo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533035572) |

## 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 |


### Doing Doing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doing-doing/id1533035570)

This digital diary app helps you organize your days efficiently using a bullet journal style. Track your to-do list with detailed states and share your progress as an image.

**Highlights:** Digital bullet journal, Efficient day organization, Detailed to-do list states, Share to-do list as image, Completed, in progress, migrated, cancelled states

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Helpful for organizing daily tasks
- 🗓️ Ability to migrate tasks to different days
- 💬 Ability to add diary and mood entries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Lack of recurring task or repeating schedule feature
- 🔗 No cross-device sync or cloud backup
- 🔍 Limited customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- 🔀 Difficulty managing a large number of tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss or disappearance of saved tasks
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15 and widget display
- Occasional crashes or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Sync across devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.)
- Recurring/repeating task feature
- More customization options for fonts, colors, and themes
- Ability to set task deadlines or reminders
- Improved task management for large to-do lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

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

### Is Doing Doing free?

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

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Doing Doing averages 4.6 from 97 ratings.

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

Both TheDayBefore (days countdown) and Doing Doing show ads.

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and Doing Doing every 2 days. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Doing Doing on September 22, 2026.

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