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

The clearest difference is rating: CountFree at 5.0 against Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s 4.3. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 CountFree sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CountFree holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) | CountFree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-free-big-day-event-timer-reminder/id647750636/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countfree-countdown-widget/id6758019992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JINMIN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018840273) | [Matthew Kriel](https://appshunter.io/developer/908666211) |

## 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


### CountFree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countfree-countdown-widget/id6758019992)

Track important future events and past milestones with customizable widgets displayed directly on your home screen. Choose from multiple themes and sizes to personalize your countdowns and count-ups. All features are available without ads or paywalls.

**Highlights:** Unlimited countdowns and count-ups, Unlimited home screen widgets, Multiple widget sizes, Four customizable themes, Progress bars, Custom emoji support, Real-time home screen updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheers | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Five | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standing Ovation | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 CountFree free?

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

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

CountFree is rated higher. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CountFree averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, and CountFree every 2 months. Most recently, Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) was updated on October 15, 2026 and CountFree on October 12, 2026.

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