# Big Days vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Big Days's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Big Days's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 57%) and ratings volume (590 vs 118). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Days sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Days has 590 ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Big Days's written reviews are positive against 57% of Countdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, Countdown every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Days | Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-days-event-countdown/id940109775/reviews) | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) | [Days Until LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224814198) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-days-event-countdown/id940109775)

Easily track important dates with a stylish and lightweight countdown app. Set reminders for appointments, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Customize with your own photos or find free images online, and receive notifications for upcoming events.

**Highlights:** Countdown to events, Track days elapsed, Customizable event images, Online image search (Pixabay), Event notifications/alarms, Favorite event display, Share events

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Days Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 📅 Helpful for tracking events
- 🎉 Exciting countdown feature
- 📷 Option to add images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free events
- 💰 Paywall for more features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 📤 Difficulty transferring data to new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Images disappearing from events
- Constant ads interrupting usage

**Requested features**

- Unlimited free events
- Recurring event option
- Customizable countdown styles
- Ability to reorder events
- Sync across multiple devices


### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-days-until/id1500141836)

Easily track and get excited about all your upcoming events. Personalize your countdowns with custom backgrounds and styles. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, vacations, exams, and any special occasion.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming events, Count remaining days, Customize background, Personalize countdown style, Organize by occasion

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days until plus monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Days until plus monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Days until plus yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Days until plus yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Days Until Plus | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Days free?

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

### Is Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Days or Countdown?

Countdown is rated higher. Big Days averages 4.6 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Countdown averages 4.8 from 118 ratings.

### Do Big Days or Countdown have ads?

Big Days shows ads; Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Days or Countdown?

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown every 10 days. Most recently, Big Days was updated on October 14, 2026 and Countdown on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*