# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs Couple Tree

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | Couple Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-tree-for-relationship/id1550789824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 67.2% 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 | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [HAYOUNG KOH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544967719) |

## 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 |


### Couple Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-tree-for-relationship/id1550789824)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tree Log 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waterdrop 2000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export Data | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tree Log 40 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Waterdrops 1000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tree Log 80 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tree Log 200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Excellent app
- 🥰 Love the app
- 👍 Very nice app
- 🤗 Cute and awesome
- 🤩 Exceeds expectations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Notification issue
- 😕 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Overheating issues
- 😩 Difficulty getting resources

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add photo sharing
- Implement recurring events in calendar
- Provide option to pause/resume progress
- Add friendship mode
- Improve question quality and variety


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*