# Countdown to Big Events — user reviews > 169 indexed App Store user reviews of Countdown to Big Events by Thomas Tsopanakis, rated 4.80/5 from 691 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-big-events/id482358013/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-big-events/id482358013.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 571 · 4★ 91 · 3★ 20 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of Countdown to Big Events? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Simple and effective - 💡 Useful for tracking events - 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing - ⏱️ Precise countdown with seconds - 📆 Ability to set multiple events **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes or won't open for some users - 🔍 Limited customization options - 🔔 Frequent rating prompts can be annoying - 🔋 Drains battery when app is running in the background **Commonly reported bugs** - Countdown timer stops working when app is in the background - Notes field not visible for some users - Contrast issues with blue on grey background **Most requested features** - Ability to sync events with calendar - Option to exclude weekends and holidays - Looping timer that works even when app is in the background - Vibration or vibration/sound option for timers - Timer between intervals for workout routines - Preset event options for common occasions ## Newest reviews (18 of 169) ### 4/5 — 5th star after big fix *2020-10-21, version 3.0.4* Love this app, easy, can set multiple reminders for events, nice interface. BUT (apparently) the notes field is useless — I can’t see it! Hoping dev sees this, I emailed him but no reply ☹️ ### 4/5 — Improved version *2020-07-27* I was interested in being able to make events by a few more options. A. Project Name - Start time or end time B. Project duration - enter total amount of time for a project. C. Tasks by name - enter amount of time for each task. It would automatically track for EACH of the projects and there tasks, to SHOW and NOTIFY times for each: - Start - Remaining - Completions Note. It may seem simpler to have it work by entering task times (C)before (B) project duration. However its most important for planing purposes to make the allocation task times fit the total project Time! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2019-07-29* This app allows you to countdown to multiple events. You can set reminders to alert you to the event days or weeks in advance. Well designed, colorful app- I highly recommend. ### 5/5 — my review *2019-06-30, version 3.0.4* This is an amazing app! I hope adding some ringtones not just the one in the app. Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Review *2019-06-04, version 3.0.4* Love this app! ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2019-04-29, version 3.0.4* Fast and easy what more can you ask. ### 5/5 — Excitement Builds *2019-04-24, version 3.0.4* This app is a great way to build excitement about an upcoming event. I use it to countdown to vacations and important dates. 5 stars! ### 5/5 — best app ever *2019-04-12, version 3.0.4* I can’t live without it ### 5/5 — Great app with no problems *2019-04-02, version 3.0.4* Does exactly what it’s supposed to. It’s easy to use and I love the design as well as the color choices! Great app! ### 5/5 — Great app simple to use *2019-03-16* Love how simple and easy this is to use ### 5/5 — Easy to use. No Frills. *2019-02-20, version 3.0.4* Simple and effective way to manage countdowns. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app for auctions *2019-01-29, version 3.0.4* Very easy to set up and I use it for auctions. Super accurate. ### 4/5 — Fun & Useful *2019-01-11* I’ve only just started to use the app, but can already see the benefit it will have in everyday life in terms of being more time aware. I can now remove one off alarms in favour of this app. I look forward to further updates, but can’t think of any that are necessary at the moment. ### 5/5 — Count down *2018-12-18, version 3.0.4* I’ve been using this app for over a year now. It’s very simple and easy to use. Does what it’s meant to be. Highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Very Useful! *2018-12-01, version 3.0.4* Great for keeping track of important events. Really enjoy using the app. Love the design. Very flexible, customizable and feature-rich. ### 4/5 — Bom *2018-11-06* Mas não tem tradução para o português. ### 5/5 — Great app *2018-10-07, version 3.0.3* Great, simple app. Does exactly what I need it to do! ### 5/5 — Countdown *2018-09-26, version 3.0.3* Works great. Very user friendly. Fantastic tool for upcoming events, anniversaries, vacations ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — APP WILL NOT OPEN *2022-09-19, version 3.0.4* I love this app, but for months it won’t open! I’ve tried rolling back iOS’s and nothing. I have tons of dates saved in it, and I can’t open the app to see them! VERY DISAPPOINTED. The app support is also non existent and I’ve tried to reach out personally and have yet to receive a response. :/ ### 1/5 — Hot Garbage *2019-07-27, version 3.0.4* Mr. Hot Garbage stop releasing garbage apps ### 1/5 — Contrast *2018-09-24, version 3.0.3* Blue over grey background in the top/bottom menu bars? Not cool/barely readable. Deleted 5 minutes after purchase. ### 1/5 — I lost my money *2016-01-22* You wrote that timer run when app switch or close. Not true timer stop it's fraud! And tones are uggly ### 1/5 — レビューを書けというメッセージが常軌を逸して執拗に現れる。 *2015-12-04* レビューを書けというメッセージが常軌を逸して執拗に現れる。 ### 1/5 — Annoying *2014-12-16* This app has an annoying pop up that continues to beg for a review which doesn't let you decline... Only postpone. So here it is. ### 1/5 — Me *2014-07-18* Good app ### 1/5 — It's good but... *2014-04-21* The app won't keep looping unless you have it open. So it's useless if you want to play music while you use it ie. gym. ### 1/5 — Needs fix *2014-04-14* The sounds don't work, they just keep going off irrespective of the timer. ### 1/5 — Vovik *2013-02-21* Хрень реальная! Еще не зарустилась а уже глюкнула ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Very useful App *2026-06-28* This app has proved to be one of my most useful. It’s simple to use, flexible, allows colour coding and I can update entries any time. ### 5/5 — Has everything I need! *2022-07-20* Cool app. I keep track of all of my upcoming events. You can change the colors of events as well. I love color coding things! Keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — Count Down *2022-05-28, version 3.0.4* This is a fun app to use! We used it as a countdown to retirement! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app *2021-06-07, version 3.0.4* I have never used such useful app like it! I highly recommend it, Enjoy ✨ ### 5/5 — Great tool *2021-03-08, version 3.0.4* If you want a way to countdown to an event this app is perfect. Simple, clear and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Great app *2020-08-16, version 3.0.4* Does exactly what I want ### 5/5 — Great, handy, friendly app. I use it for everything! *2020-02-16, version 3.0.4* Use for days till vacation. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2019-11-02* Clean, beautiful, functional. Congratulations. ### 5/5 — Helpful *2019-10-01, version 3.0.4* Thanks, great app ### 5/5 — good app *2019-09-16* i love this app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*