# Countdown to Big Day vs Countdown with widget

The clearest difference is price: Countdown with widget at Free against Countdown to Big Day's $0.99. Countdown with widget also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). Countdown to Big Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (59% vs 27%). On rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Countdown with widget is free to download; Countdown to Big Day costs $0.99 up front. Countdown with widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Countdown to Big Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Countdown to Big Day against 4.4 for Countdown with widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown with widget has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Countdown to Big Day's written reviews are positive against 27% of Countdown with widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown to Big Day | Countdown with widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-big-day/id404523899/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Kravtsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/404523902) | [Carolina Platti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135578066) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown to Big Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-to-big-day/id404523899)

Track important dates with a simple countdown. See how many days remain until your next event or how many have passed since a past one. Never miss a special occasion again.

**Highlights:** Add event titles and dates, Format countdown timers, Set dates in past or future, Edit and delete events, Receive event due date notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown with widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-with-widget/id1141938747)

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns in seconds, Add notes, to-dos, and reminders, Share live countdown websites, Customizable countdown decorations, Home and lock screen widgets, Thousands of premium wallpapers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ∞ Event Countdown timers | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown app + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Countdown days until - 365 | $14.99 | per year |
| Full access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Purchase Website for a single countdown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase all wallpapers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase premium Frames | $19.99 | one-time |
| Count down ∞ | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown tool
- 🚀 Customizable backgrounds
- 👍 Great for events and holidays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality
- 🔒 Limited customization options without paying
- 🐛 Bugs with widget and countdown display

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown display issues
- Trouble cancelling subscription
- Unexpected charges after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own photos as backgrounds
- Improve widget functionality and display
- Add option to exclude weekends from countdown
- Expand selection of background images and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown to Big Day free?

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

### Is Countdown with widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown to Big Day or Countdown with widget?

Countdown with widget is rated higher. Countdown to Big Day averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Countdown with widget averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Countdown to Big Day or Countdown with widget have ads?

Neither Countdown to Big Day nor Countdown with widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown to Big Day or Countdown with widget?

Countdown to Big Day ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countdown with widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, Countdown to Big Day was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown with widget on September 22, 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.*