# Big Day Lite vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Widget & Counter at 4.6 against Big Day Lite's 4.0. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 35). Big Day Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Big Day Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget & Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K 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 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Day Lite | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-lite-event-countdown/id303102667/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whatisid](https://appshunter.io/developer/295759192) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## 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 & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Day Lite free?

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

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

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

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

Countdown Widget & Counter is rated higher. Big Day Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Big Day Lite or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Big Day Lite nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

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

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Big Day Lite was updated on August 31, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 28, 2026.

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