Comparison

Soon vs Bigday

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Soon

Features
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Soon turns the days you're looking forward to into beautiful countdowns you'll actually want to look at. Trips, birthdays, exams, anniversaries, paydays โ€” add a countdown in seconds and watch the days melt away. A live ticking timer counts down to the second, and Home Screen widgets keep your next big day one glance away. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT โ€ข Add unlimited countdowns in seconds โ€ข Gorgeous gradient cards, one tap to a full-screen live timer โ€ข Days : Hours : Minutes : Seconds โ€” ticking in real time โ€ข Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets โ€ข Pick an icon and color for every event โ€ข Works fully offline โ€” your countdowns stay on your device โ€ข No account needed Whether it's a holiday, a deadline, or the day someone special comes home, Soon makes the wait feel a little more exciting.

About

Bigday

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Some days are worth counting down to. Bigday keeps every one of them right where you'll see it โ€” beautiful countdown widgets on your Home Screen and Lock Screen that show exactly how many days until the moments that matter most. From the wedding you're planning to the vacation you can't wait for, your best friend's birthday, final exams, a sold-out concert, or a baby on the way โ€” Bigday turns the days ahead into something you can see and feel every time you pick up your phone. WIDGETS THAT LIVE WHERE YOU LOOK Add a countdown to your Home Screen or Lock Screen and never lose track of what's coming. Small, medium, and large widgets fit wherever you want them, and update automatically as the big day gets closer โ€” so you're always just a glance away. A COUNTDOWN FOR EVERY OCCASION - Weddings, engagements & anniversaries - Vacations, trips & flights - Birthdays & celebrations - Exams, graduation & back to school - Concerts, games & big events - Baby due dates & pregnancy milestones - Retirement, holidays & the New Year Count down to a future date, or count up the days since a moment you never want to forget. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED, MADE YOURS Every countdown is a joy to look at. Choose your colors, add your own photos, and pick a style that fits the moment โ€” from elegant and minimal to bright and fun. Your countdowns, your way. SIMPLE, FAST & EFFORTLESS Creating a countdown takes seconds. No clutter, no learning curve โ€” just add an event, pick a date, and watch the days tick down. Bigday is designed to feel effortless from the very first tap. FREE TO START โ€” ONE-TIME PRO, NO SUBSCRIPTION Bigday is free to download and use. Unlock Pro once, with a single payment and never a subscription, for unlimited countdowns, every widget style, custom themes, and more. Pay once, keep it forever. WHY YOU'LL LOVE BIGDAY - See your next big day at a glance, without even opening the app - Home Screen + Lock Screen widgets that always stay current - A design you'll actually want on your screen - Made for couples, students, travelers, parents-to-be & planners - No subscription. No ads in your way. No fuss. Life is full of moments worth waiting for. Add your first countdown today โ€” and make every big day feel a little closer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Soon4 screens
Bigday4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soon at none against Bigday's 2. Bigday's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bigday sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Soon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Soon versus Bigday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoonBigday
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaibhav GuptaMuhammad Ashir

In-app purchases

None

Soon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bigday

Subscriptions1
  • Bigday Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bigday Pro - Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Soon free?
Soon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bigday free?
Bigday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soon or Bigday have ads?
Soon shows ads; Bigday does not.

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