# Big Day Lite vs Countdown@

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown@ at 4.7 against Big Day Lite's 4.0. Countdown@ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 35). Big Day Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Day Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Big Day Lite's written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Day Lite | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-lite-event-countdown/id303102667/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [whatisid](https://appshunter.io/developer/295759192) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## 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@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Day Lite free?

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

### Is Countdown@ free?

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

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

Countdown@ is rated higher. Big Day Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do Big Day Lite or Countdown@ have ads?

Countdown@ shows ads; Big Day Lite does not.

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

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Big Day Lite was updated on August 31, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 29, 2026.

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