# Big Day vs TheDayBefore (days countdown)

The clearest difference is price: TheDayBefore (days countdown) at Free against Big Day's $0.99. TheDayBefore (days countdown) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Big Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is free to download; Big Day costs $0.99 up front. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Big Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheDayBefore (days countdown) has 1.1K 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 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s.

Big Day ships an update every 6 months, TheDayBefore (days countdown) every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Day | TheDayBefore (days countdown) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-event-countdown/id295759189/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whatisid](https://appshunter.io/developer/295759192) | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Day

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Day free?

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

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

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

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

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is rated higher. Big Day averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Big Day or TheDayBefore (days countdown) have ads?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) shows ads; Big Day does not.

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

Big Day ships an update every 6 months, and TheDayBefore (days countdown) every 5 days. Most recently, Big Day was updated on October 27, 2026 and TheDayBefore (days countdown) on October 26, 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.*