Comparison

Countdown vs OurBigDay Events

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Countdown

Easily track important personal and global events with a user-friendly countdown timer. Set precise dates and times, receive timely alerts, and customize your countdowns with various themes and colors. Enjoy unlimited event tracking with a clean, minimalist design.

Highlights
  • Unlimited countdown creation
  • Detailed time and date settings
  • Display days, hours, minutes, seconds remaining
  • Event day of the week information
  • Timely event reminders
  • Color and theme customization
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Every great moment is worth the wait — and Countdown makes the waiting half the fun. Create a beautiful countdown to any event and watch the days, hours, minutes and seconds tick down to the moments that matter most, from birthdays and holidays to vacations, weddings, exams and the big game. Whether you're counting down to Christmas, New Year, Halloween, an anniversary, a long-awaited trip, the World Cup, the Olympics or the release of your favorite movie, Countdown keeps every important date front and center, so you never lose track of what's coming next. WHY YOU'LL LOVE COUNTDOWN • Unlimited countdowns — create as many as you like, with no limits at all. • Precise timing — set the exact date and time of every event. • Two tabs — Upcoming counts down to the big day, Past counts up from it. • Full breakdown — see the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining at a glance. • Day-of-the-week info — know which day your event lands on and plan ahead. • Timely reminders — get a gentle alert as your big moments approach. • Color customization — personalize each countdown with vibrant, eye-catching colors. • Beautiful and simple — a clutter-free design that puts your moments first. • Works offline — no internet connection needed to keep counting. • Light & dark themes — easy on the eyes, day or night. • 70+ languages — built for users around the world. GREAT FOR EVERY OCCASION • Personal: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, new babies and reunions. • Holidays: Christmas, New Year, Halloween, Easter and more. • Travel: vacations, flights, road trips and long-awaited getaways. • Sport & shows: the World Cup, the Olympics, concerts, finals and premieres. • Life & work: exams, deadlines, due dates, paydays, retirements and launches. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add an event and set its date and time. 2. Pick a color and let the countdown begin. 3. Watch the time tick down — and get reminded when it's almost here. 4. When the moment passes, move it to Past and keep counting the days since. PERFECT FOR • Anyone who loves looking forward to something special. • Parents and couples marking family milestones. • Travelers counting sleeps until the next adventure. • Students and professionals tracking key dates and deadlines. COUNT UP THE DAYS SINCE Some dates aren't for waiting — they're for remembering. Move an event to the Past tab and its timer runs upward instead: see the days since your wedding, the weeks since your baby arrived, the months since a big move or the years since you first met. Anniversaries, milestones and precious memories keep counting, one second at a time. PLAN AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE Knowing exactly how long you have changes everything. With a clear countdown in your pocket, you can book the flights in time, buy the gift before it sells out, send the invitations early and walk into every big day fully prepared. No last-minute panic, no forgotten dates — just calm, joyful anticipation. A COUNTDOWN FOR EVERYONE From kids counting sleeps until their birthday to couples marking the days to their wedding, and from sports fans awaiting kickoff to teams shipping a big launch, Countdown brings a little extra excitement to whatever you're waiting for. There's a special kind of joy in anticipation, and Countdown helps you savor every second of it. Pin your most-awaited dates, share the excitement with friends and family, and turn ordinary waiting into a daily thrill. Countdown and event tracker: a countdown timer for birthdays, holidays, vacations and big days, showing the days, hours, minutes and seconds until Christmas, New Year, weddings, trips, exams, paydays and every event you simply can't wait for — then counting up the days since the moments you never want to forget. Download Countdown today and start counting down to the moments that make life special. Privacy Policy: https://www.shpavda.com/products/countdown/privacy/ Terms & Conditions: https://www.shpavda.com/products/countdown/terms/ios/

About

OurBigDay Events

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OurBigDay — Your One Stop App for Weddings & Events in Sri Lanka OurBigDay (OBD) is the ultimate app to discover trusted vendors, compare packages, and plan your dream celebration. Whether it’s a Wedding, Birthday, Engagement, Anniversary, or Corporate event, OBD makes planning easier, faster, and stress-free. What You Can Do with OBD • Discover Vendors Instantly Browse hundreds of verified vendors across Photography & Videography, Wedding Venues, Bridal Makeup, Decorations, Catering, Wedding Cars, Entertainment, Fashion, and more. • Compare Packages & Pricing See package details, inclusions, and pricing upfront. Make confident choices that match your style and budget. • Explore Real Portfolios View photos, videos, and previous work from top-rated vendors. • Contact Vendors Directly Reach out via phone, social media, or website links. No middleman. No extra fees. • Shortlist Your Favourites Save your preferred vendors and revisit them anytime. • Smart Budget Planner Track your event expenses and stay organised. • Plan Any Event Weddings, parties, engagements, anniversaries, office functions — OBD is built for every type of celebration. Why Choose OurBigDay? Simple, modern, and easy-to-use interface Designed for Sri Lanka’s wedding & event market Fast search with up-to-date vendor information New vendors are added regularly Perfect for couples, families, and event planners
 Make Your Big Day Unforgettable With OurBigDay, you have everything you need in one place. Discover vendors, compare options, and start planning your perfect celebration with confidence. Download OurBigDay today and begin your journey to an unforgettable event!

Screenshots

Countdown4 screens
OurBigDay Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OurBigDay Events at none against Countdown's 2. OurBigDay Events also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OurBigDay Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown ships an update every 2 months, OurBigDay Events every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Countdown versus OurBigDay Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdownOurBigDay Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHPAVDA, TOOLID Solution (Pvt) Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad-Free$7.991 Year
None

OurBigDay Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Countdown free?
Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OurBigDay Events free?
OurBigDay Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Countdown or OurBigDay Events have ads?
Countdown shows ads; OurBigDay Events does not.
Which is updated more often, Countdown or OurBigDay Events?
Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and OurBigDay Events every 3 weeks. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and OurBigDay Events on October 30, 2026.

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