# Big Day Lite vs Countdown Widget Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget Maker at 4.7 against Big Day Lite's 4.0. Countdown Widget Maker also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 35) and review sentiment (79% vs 61%). Big Day Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Big Day Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Big Day Lite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Countdown Widget Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Day Lite | Countdown Widget Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-lite-event-countdown/id303102667/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whatisid](https://appshunter.io/developer/295759192) | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Day Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-lite-event-countdown/id303102667)

Easily track important upcoming events with visually appealing widgets for your home screen. Customize backgrounds with your own photos and enjoy a simple, intuitive interface. Get timely reminders and share your special days with friends.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Customizable photo backgrounds, Event sharing, Notification alarms, Color theme customization, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖼️ Ability to add custom background image
- 💡 Counts up after event has passed
- 🕰️ Useful for tracking important dates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to only one countdown event in free version
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging/sorting multiple events
- 🔍 Lack of detailed countdown information (hours, minutes, seconds)

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date changes when crossing international date line
- Widget option disappearing for some users

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple countdown events in free version
- Add option to display countdown on home/lock screen
- Provide more countdown details (hours, minutes, seconds)


### Countdown Widget Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-maker/id1189515875)

Customize and track important life events directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers various widget styles and timer functionalities to help you manage and share countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and more.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, StandBy widgets, Customizable widget styles, Timer and count up functionality, Event reminders, Photo and emoji customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Baby arrivals countdown widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon style | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wedding countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birthday countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Countdown widget
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Helpful for tracking important dates
- 🎉 Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not displaying correctly
- Countdown units not working as expected
- Purchased features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget and theme options
- Ability to display countdown in different units (weeks, months, etc.)
- Notification/reminder system for countdown events
- Sorting and organizing multiple countdowns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Day Lite free?

Big Day Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Day Lite or Countdown Widget Maker?

Countdown Widget Maker is rated higher. Big Day Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Countdown Widget Maker averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Big Day Lite or Countdown Widget Maker have ads?

Neither Big Day Lite nor Countdown Widget Maker shows ads.

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

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Big Day Lite was updated on October 1, 2026 and Countdown Widget Maker on September 30, 2026.

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