# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs CandyBong

The clearest difference is rating: TheDayBefore (days countdown) at 4.8 against CandyBong's 4.0. TheDayBefore (days countdown) also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 24). CandyBong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheDayBefore (days countdown) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of CandyBong's.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, CandyBong every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | CandyBong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews)** | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candybong/id1668032029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 326 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [COCOAENT Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447866490) |

## 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 |


### CandyBong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candybong/id1668032029)

This app allows you to control your official TWICE CANDYBONG ∞ lightstick. Connect your lightstick to sync colors with stage performances and enhance your concert experience. You can also register your ticket information for automatic color changes.

**Highlights:** Official lightstick control, Synchronized stage effects, Automatic color changes, Ticket information registration, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

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

### Is CandyBong free?

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

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while CandyBong averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

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

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

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and CandyBong every 7 months. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on September 25, 2026 and CandyBong on September 26, 2026.

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