# Wedding Countdown for Big Day vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown Widget & Counter at fortnightly against Wedding Countdown for Big Day's every 59 months. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 787). Wedding Countdown for Big Day's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wedding Countdown for Big Day sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wedding Countdown for Big Day against 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 787 and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Wedding Countdown for Big Day's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Wedding Countdown for Big Day ships an update every 59 months, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wedding Countdown for Big Day | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-for-big-day/id770150892/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 787 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 59 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wonderland Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/540816333) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### Wedding Countdown for Big Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wedding-countdown-for-big-day/id770150892)

Count down to your wedding or engagement with customizable features. Personalize your event with custom backgrounds, titles, and fonts. Share your excitement with friends and family across social media and email.

**Highlights:** Customizable background images, Countdown in days, hours, minutes, seconds, Event titling, Font customization, Social media sharing, Email sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Card | $0.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wedding Countdown for Big Day free?

Wedding Countdown for Big Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

Countdown Widget & Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wedding Countdown for Big Day or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Wedding Countdown for Big Day is rated higher. Wedding Countdown for Big Day averages 4.7 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Counter averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Wedding Countdown for Big Day or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Neither Wedding Countdown for Big Day nor Countdown Widget & Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wedding Countdown for Big Day or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Wedding Countdown for Big Day ships an update every 59 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Wedding Countdown for Big Day was updated on September 25, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 28, 2026.

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