# Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) vs timer.

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) at 1.4K against timer.'s 170. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) against 4.3 for timer.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) has 1.4K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s written reviews are positive against 63% of timer.'s.

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-free-big-day-event-timer-reminder/id647750636/reviews) | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JINMIN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018840273) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-free-big-day-event-timer-reminder/id647750636)

Track upcoming and past events with a smart reminder app. Count down to special occasions like birthdays and holidays, or reflect on past milestones. Receive timely notifications and customize your experience with various wallpapers and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Count future and past dates, Display on Notification Widget, Smart reminders, Customizable event backgrounds, Share events with others, Show days, hours, minutes, seconds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for upcoming events
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Countdown widget

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Randomly deletes events
- 💸 Ads and limited free features
- 🔄 Resets countdowns periodically
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Events disappearing without user action
- Countdown resets to Christmas by itself
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Sync across devices
- More countdown slots in free version
- Ability to set reminders/alarms
- More background/theme options


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Widget opens the app when interacted with
- Timers disappear or are lost
- Watch app sync issues
- Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
- App remains on Dynamic Island after closing

**Requested features**

- Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
- Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
- Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
- Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
- Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) free?

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) or timer.?

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) and timer. are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 170 ratings respectively.

### Do Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) or timer. have ads?

Neither Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) nor timer. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) or timer.?

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) was updated on October 12, 2026 and timer. on October 7, 2026.

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