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

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCount at weekly against Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s every 2 months. TimeCount also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (24K vs 1.4K). Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, TimeCount weekly. 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) | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-free-big-day-event-timer-reminder/id647750636/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JINMIN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018840273) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## 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


### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Unlimited free event tracking, Beautiful event imagery

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues and lack of support

**Requested features**

- Ability to share events with others
- More free customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


## 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 TimeCount free?

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

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

TimeCount is rated higher. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

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

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

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

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

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