# Big Day Lite vs Countdown Days Since & Until

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown Days Since & Until at 4.8 against Big Day Lite's 4.0. Countdown Days Since & Until also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 35) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Big Day Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Days Since & Until sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Big Day Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Days Since & Until holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Days Since & Until has 2.5K 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 80% of Countdown Days Since & Until's.

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Day Lite | Countdown Days Since & Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-lite-event-countdown/id303102667/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [whatisid](https://appshunter.io/developer/295759192) | [Joseph Sferrazza](https://appshunter.io/developer/575418111) |

## 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 Days Since & Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-since-and-until/id732814593)

Track important dates by counting down or up in various time units. Customize events with photos and icons, and receive timely reminders. Sync across devices and share your countdowns easily.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Calendar event import, Customizable alerts, Cross-device synchronization, Home and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Let it Snow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falling Object Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Color and Effect Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful app
- 👍 Simple and with all great features
- 👍 Perfect compared to others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Backward Step
- 🐛 Can't delete a countdown
- 🐛 Bad
- 🐛 Horrible App
- 🐛 App is broken

**Reported bugs**

- Widget won't unlock
- Countdowns not updating
- Widget isn't working
- The 'Day' Bar isn't scaled right
- New update and still crashes

**Requested features**

- One request
- ADD More features please
- Include start date
- Duration function for events
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Day Lite free?

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

### Is Countdown Days Since & Until free?

Countdown Days Since & Until is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Day Lite or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Countdown Days Since & Until is rated higher. Big Day Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Countdown Days Since & Until averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Big Day Lite or Countdown Days Since & Until have ads?

Countdown Days Since & Until shows ads; Big Day Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Day Lite or Countdown Days Since & Until?

Big Day Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown Days Since & Until fortnightly. Most recently, Big Day Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown Days Since & Until on October 18, 2026.

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