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How to track days since a milestone
Some numbers only go up. Days since your last cigarette. Days since you moved to a new city. Days since you two met. Watching that number grow on your home screen is a quiet kind of motivation, and a quick answer to “when did I last…?”
What to count, how to keep it visible, then days since apps. If you are counting days away from alcohol, drugs or gambling, a counter is a helper, not treatment. Talk to a doctor or a support service as well.
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Younger apps worth a look:
CannotWait: Day Counter4.5★ App Storecounts the days until your next big moment, or how much time has passed since a special event.
Love Counter, Time in Love4.6★ Google Playkeeps track of how long you have been together.- Your app hereFree, foreverList my app
Count what keeps you going
A days-since counter works for streaks you are proud of, anniversaries you want to remember and chores you always lose track of, like the last time you descaled the kettle. Compare apps in days since apps.
Looking forward instead?
For a holiday, a wedding or a due date, a countdown fits better. See how to count down to a big day.
If a streak resets
Resetting the counter can feel like losing everything. It is not: the days you managed still happened. Note what led to the slip and start again. See how to quit a bad habit.
Keep it private if you want
Some counters are personal. Choose an app that keeps the data on your phone if you would rather nobody else saw it. For daily habits, see how to build a habit that sticks.
| Step | What you do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pick the date | the day it started | one clear zero |
| 2. Name it | quit, met, moved, changed | you know what it means |
| 3. Widget | on the home screen | seen every day |
| 4. Milestones | reminders on round numbers | moments to celebrate |
| 5. Reset plan | what you do if it resets | a slip is not the end |
Frequently asked questions
What is a days since app?
An app that counts up from a date you choose, like a quit day, an anniversary or the last time you did a chore.
What happens if I break my streak?
You reset the counter and start again. The days you managed still count for something.
Can a counter help me stop drinking?
It can help you stay motivated, but it is not treatment. A doctor or support service can help more.