# Countdown & Widget vs Big Day Countdown

The clearest difference is rating: Countdown & Widget at 5.0 against Big Day Countdown's 4.7. Countdown & Widget also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Big Day Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown & Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Countdown & Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown & Widget | Big Day Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-widget/id6447488154/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-countdown-widget/id6471045592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [俞晓 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448227643) | [Reena Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708538764) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-widget/id6447488154)

Easily track important future events with customizable countdowns. Personalize your widgets with photos, colors, and emojis to stay excited for birthdays, vacations, and more. Set reminders to never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Customizable event layouts, Personalized widget themes, Photo integration, Emoji support, Event reminders, Recurring event setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown App & Widget Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 & Widget free?

Countdown & Widget 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 & Widget or Big Day Countdown?

Countdown & Widget is rated higher. Countdown & Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Big Day Countdown averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Countdown & Widget nor Big Day Countdown shows ads.

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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.*