# Countdown  ‎ vs Big Day Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Day Countdown at 100% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Big Day Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Countdown  ‎'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Big Day Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Day Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown  ‎ has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Countdown  ‎'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Big Day Countdown's.

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, Big Day Countdown every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown  ‎ | Big Day Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-countdown-widget/id6471045592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) | [Reena Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708538764) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


### Big Day Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-countdown-widget/id6471045592)

Easily track important dates and hours with customizable widgets and reminders. Schedule alerts for birthdays, deadlines, and more, and visualize time remaining in hours, minutes, and seconds. Organize events into categories and personalize their appearance to stay on top of every significant moment.

**Highlights:** Interactive Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Alerts, Hour Tracker, Event Categorization, Personalized Appearance, Shareable Countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per year |
| Purchase Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Is Big Day Countdown free?

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

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

Big Day Countdown is rated higher. Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Big Day Countdown averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Countdown  ‎ shows ads; Big Day Countdown does not.

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

Countdown  ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and Big Day Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown  ‎ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Big Day Countdown on September 23, 2026.

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