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

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) at 74% against Countdown@'s 37%. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Countdown@'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Countdown@ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown@ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown@ has 39K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Countdown@'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, Countdown@ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) | Countdown@ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-free-big-day-event-timer-reminder/id647750636/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JINMIN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018840273) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## 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


### Countdown@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268)

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

**Highlights:** Create custom event countdowns, Count up from past events, Event timeline with diary and notes, Widget for important events, Stylish event tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable countdown
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🎨 Ability to select background and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
- 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paywall for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Widget not displaying as customized
- Inability to delete past events

**Requested features**

- Ability to set countdown as alarm
- Sync countdowns across devices
- More customization options for widget
- Allow multiple countdowns in widget


## 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 Countdown@ free?

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

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

Countdown@ is rated higher. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Countdown@ averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

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

Countdown@ shows ads; Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) does not.

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

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, and Countdown@ every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Countdown@ on September 25, 2026.

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