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

The clearest difference is rating: Days at 4.8 against Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s 4.3. Days also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.4K). Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder)'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). 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 Days sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Days holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Days has 12K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, Days every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) | Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-app-free-big-day-event-timer-reminder/id647750636/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 73.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JINMIN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018840273) | [MD Apps LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/329788602) |

## 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


### Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917)

Track upcoming special moments with customizable countdowns. Visualize your events with beautiful imagery and access them directly from your home or lock screen. Never forget important dates like birthdays or anniversaries again.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Count up from past events, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Recurring event tracking, Customizable event visuals, Event reminders

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $2.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing design
- 📆 Useful for tracking upcoming events and countdowns
- 🆓 Free version with no ads
- 🖼️ Ability to use custom photos for event backgrounds
- 🤩 Satisfying and motivating to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with only 5 events
- 🔍 Lack of customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Inaccurate countdown display in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- Inability to delete or edit events
- Widget not functioning as expected
- Crashes or freezes when performing certain actions

**Requested features**

- Recurring event support (e.g. birthdays, holidays)
- More customization options for fonts, colors, layouts
- Ability to display countdown in different formats (days, weeks, hours, etc.)
- Integration with calendar apps for seamless event management
- Reminders and notifications for upcoming events


## 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 Days free?

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

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

Days is rated higher. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Days averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

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

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

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

Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) ships an update every 2 months, and Days every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Days on September 24, 2026.

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