# Big Day vs Countdown  ‎

The clearest difference is price: Countdown  ‎ at Free against Big Day's $0.99. Countdown  ‎ also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 58) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Big Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Countdown  ‎ is free to download; Big Day costs $0.99 up front. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Big Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big Day holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Big Day's written reviews are positive against 34% of Countdown  ‎'s.

Big Day ships an update every 6 months, Countdown  ‎ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Day | Countdown  ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-event-countdown/id295759189/reviews)** | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whatisid](https://appshunter.io/developer/295759192) | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-event-countdown/id295759189)

Easily track important upcoming events with visually appealing widgets. This app offers a simple, beautiful way to count down to or count up from significant dates using your own photos and animations.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Custom photo backgrounds, Animation effects, Event sharing, Notification alarms, Color customization, Supports up to 30 events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 💡 Ability to use own photos
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Useful for tracking events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Outdated design
- 🔍 Lacks features like sorting or reordering events
- 🔍 Limited number of events allowed

**Reported bugs**

- Dates changing in the background without user interaction
- Widget not updating automatically
- Crashes when trying to add/edit events or change photos

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 20 events
- Add option to count in weeks/months instead of just days
- Implement iCloud sync
- Add widget support
- Allow reordering of events


### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Day free?

Big Day costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Day or Countdown  ‎?

Big Day is rated higher. Big Day averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Big Day or Countdown  ‎ have ads?

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Big Day does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Day or Countdown  ‎?

Big Day ships an update every 6 months, and Countdown  ‎ every 2 months. Most recently, Big Day was updated on October 13, 2026 and Countdown  ‎ on October 14, 2026.

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