Comparison

TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs Couple Tree

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TheDayBefore (days countdown)

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
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From big exams and anniversaries to fandom days and graduation, turn every day you're waiting for into a event — managed with widgets, notifications, and stories. The Event app, The Day Before For students counting down to exams, couples tracking anniversaries, friends counting down to graduation, and fans marking their favorite artist's next release — — count every day with The Day Before. ● Make any day your own event · Choose from 80+ keywords including exams, couple anniversaries, graduation, fandom days, and baby milestones. · Never miss lunar calendar dates like lunar birthdays, memorial services, and holidays. · Select a keyword and the icon, background, and notifications are set up automatically. ● Pin your event as a widget on the screen you see every day · Check your event anytime with home screen and lock screen widgets. · Multiple sizes and styles — perfect for personalizing your phone. ● We'll remind you so you never forget your event · Get custom notifications on the day, D-7, D-3, or D-1 — whenever you want. · Anniversary notifications like 100 days and 1-year milestones are set automatically. ● Customize your event in your own style · Choose your own background photo, icon, effects, stickers, and fonts. · Your customized design shows up on your widget too. ● Capture today's excitement with a Story · Save special moments with photos and text for each date. · Upload up to 8 photos per story. ● Count together with people who share your vibe · Meet others waiting for the same day in Recommended events. · Album drops, weddings, new jobs — turns out you're not counting alone. · Connect with others through comments on Recommended events. [Optional Permissions] · Photos: Used to load and save photos when using or sharing background images. · Camera: Used to take and attach photos to your Stories. · You can still use the app without granting optional permissions, except for features that require them. Have a question? We're always here to help · Email: help@thedaybefore.kr · Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.thedaybefore.kr/terms

About

Couple Tree

This app helps couples deepen their connection through daily questions, games, horoscopes, and a shared romantic diary. It fosters meaningful conversations and allows couples to track relationship milestones and grow a virtual love forest together.

Highlights
  • Daily couples questions and games
  • Horoscope and tarot readings
  • Romantic diary for shared memories
  • Virtual love forest growth
  • Couple AI for date ideas and future predictions
  • Couple calendar and 'Been Love' widget
  • Long-distance relationship support
Features
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Couple Tree is a free paired app designed for couples to grow closer through daily questions, horoscopes, games, and shared memories—sparking meaningful conversations and quality time together. It's the perfect tool for couples looking to deepen their connection and track their relationship milestones, including those in long-distance relationships. Couples Questions & Couples Games -Explore meaningful couples questions, enjoy interactive games such as Truth or Dare and Would You Rather, and dive into entertaining activities designed specifically to enhance intimacy, laughter, and understanding between you and someone special. Horoscope & Tarot: -Check your daily horoscope and tarot readings to explore your couple’s compatibility every day Romantic Diary for Couples: -Share daily emotions, thoughts, and precious memories in your romantic diary, creating a cozy space to store your treasured moments, perfect for strengthening your relationship, even from afar. Grow Your Love Forest Together: -Answer thoughtful couples questions and complete relationship activities to plant and nurture trees in your private forest, symbolizing your growing love. Couple AI: -With our Cat AI Counselor, find out personalized date courses just for the two of us and even see what we’ll be like in 10 years! Couple Calendar and Been Love Widget: -Track important milestones and anniversaries with the popular 'Been Love' couple widget and integrated calendar, ensuring you never miss a special moment together. Ideal for Long Distance Relationships: -Bridge the distance effortlessly. Our couple widget and relationship tracker features help maintain your connection, making long distance relationships feel closer and warmer. Gentle Love Nudges: -Receive gentle reminders and nudges to regularly engage in meaningful relationship activities, keeping your love fresh, vibrant, and evergreen. No Subscription Required: -Enjoy all features for free, with an optional affordable 1+1 lifetime premium access—without hidden subscriptions or fees. Plant your love, nurture your relationship, and watch your Couple Tree flourish!

Screenshots

TheDayBefore (days countdown)4 screens
Couple Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

TheDayBefore (days countdown) and Couple Tree both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Couple Tree's. Couple Tree's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Couple Tree sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TheDayBefore (days countdown) against 4.8 for Couple Tree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Couple Tree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, Couple Tree weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TheDayBefore (days countdown) versus Couple Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheDayBefore (days countdown)Couple Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB209 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTheDayBefore, Inc.HAYOUNG KOH

Customer experience

TheDayBefore (days countdown)

All ratings1,084 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1,064 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative6.9%

Couple Tree

All ratings1,907 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews366 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

TheDayBefore (days countdown)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Couple Tree

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Home screen blank after connecting with partner
  • MBTI test causing white screen
  • Issues with time capsule feature
  • Unable to answer questions after midnight
  • Widget not displaying correctly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add photo sharing
  • Implement recurring events in calendar
  • Provide option to pause/resume progress
  • Add friendship mode
  • Improve question quality and variety
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  • Increase forest size and customization options
  • Implement export/backup of diary entries

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TheDayBefore (days countdown)

Subscriptions1
  • Basic (1-Month Plan)$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
10 purchases

Couple Tree

One-time10
  • Tree Log 20$1.99
  • Waterdrop 2000$1.99
  • Export Data$1.99
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  • Tree Log 40$2.99
  • Waterdrops 1000$2.99
  • Tree Log 80$4.99
  • Premium$7.99
  • Tree Log 200$9.99
  • Premium+$9.99
  • Premium$12.99

Questions

Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?
TheDayBefore (days countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Couple Tree free?
Couple Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Couple Tree?
Couple Tree is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Couple Tree averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.
Do TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Couple Tree have ads?
Both TheDayBefore (days countdown) and Couple Tree show ads.
Which is updated more often, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Couple Tree?
TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and Couple Tree weekly. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Couple Tree on November 7, 2026.

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