Comparison

TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs Lovendar

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

Lovendar

Features
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Lovendar is the ultimate love calendar and relationship tracker designed to help couples celebrate every moment together. Whether you are looking for a couple tracker to count the days since you met or a shared calendar to plan your special dates, Lovendar has everything you need. Keep your love story alive with our beautiful couple calendar that tracks anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones. Never forget an important date again with smart reminders that help you stay connected with your partner. WHY COUPLES LOVE LOVENDAR Relationship Tracker Count the days, months, and years of your relationship. Watch your love grow with daily, weekly, and monthly milestone celebrations. Our love tracker shows exactly how long you have been together. Shared Calendar Plan date nights, vacations, and special occasions together. The couple calendar syncs between partners so you both stay on the same page. Add events, set reminders, and never miss what matters most. Memory Albums Create beautiful photo albums for your favorite memories. From your first date to your latest adventure, keep all your precious moments in one place. Travel Map Mark the places you have visited together and create a bucket list of destinations you want to explore. Track your journey as a couple around the world. Surprise Planner Plan secret surprises for your partner with our built-in planner. Set tasks, add hints, and make every celebration unforgettable. Daily Questions Discover new things about each other with thoughtful conversation starters. Strengthen your bond and keep the spark alive. PERFECT FOR - New couples starting their love journey - Long-distance relationships staying connected - Married couples celebrating milestones - Anyone who wants to cherish their relationship Lovendar is more than just a love app. It is your personal relationship companion that helps you nurture and celebrate your love every single day. Download now and start tracking your beautiful journey together. Premium features include unlimited memory albums, travel map access, surprise planner with hints, all color themes, and cloud sync with your partner. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TheDayBefore (days countdown)4 screens
Lovendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lovendar at none against TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s shown. TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Lovendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 5 days, Lovendar every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TheDayBefore (days countdown) versus Lovendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheDayBefore (days countdown)Lovendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheDayBefore, Inc.DILARA IRMAK GAYGUSUZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TheDayBefore (days countdown)

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

Lovendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Ömür Boyu$79.99

Questions

Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?
TheDayBefore (days countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lovendar free?
Lovendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Lovendar have ads?
TheDayBefore (days countdown) shows ads; Lovendar does not.
Which is updated more often, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Lovendar?
TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 5 days, and Lovendar every 6 weeks. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lovendar on October 16, 2026.

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