# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs ZELLU

The clearest difference is ads: ZELLU at none against TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s shown. ZELLU also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 15) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ZELLU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZELLU holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheDayBefore (days countdown) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, ZELLU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | ZELLU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zellu/id6445982877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [Liquid Nation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546698238) |

## 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 |


### ZELLU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zellu/id6445982877)

Engage in anonymous popularity polls with friends and discover who likes you. Collect story cards by completing missions with a unique creature, offering a relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Anonymous popularity voting, Discover who likes you, Collect story cards, Complete missions, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Sneak Peeks | $0.59 | one-time |
| Follower Reveal Pass | $0.59 | one-time |
| 50 Meat | $0.59 | one-time |
| 10 Sneak Peeks | $1.29 | one-time |
| 100 Meat | $1.29 | one-time |
| ZELLU PREMIUM | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Meat | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Grilled Meat | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Grilled Meat | $3.29 | one-time |
| 50 Grilled Meat | $6.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

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

### Is ZELLU free?

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

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

ZELLU is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ZELLU averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

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

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

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and ZELLU every 2 weeks. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on November 1, 2026 and ZELLU on November 3, 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.*