# Big Days vs DWI

The clearest difference is ads: DWI at none against Big Days's shown. DWI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Big Days's advantage is ratings volume (591 vs 24). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Days sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DWI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DWI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Days has 591 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, DWI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Days | DWI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (591 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-days-event-countdown/id940109775/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwi-days-counter/id1506825274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **591** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) | [Tulio Calazans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506825273) |

## 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


### DWI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwi-days-counter/id1506825274)

Track your progress towards goals by counting the days since your last incident. Stay motivated with visual progress tracking, historical data, and achievement levels. This app is designed to help you maintain positive habits and celebrate your successes.

**Highlights:** Count days since last incident, Track progress history, Set and achieve goals, Win levels and trophies, No annoying ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Days free?

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

### Is DWI free?

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

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

DWI is rated higher. Big Days averages 4.6 out of 5 from 591 ratings, while DWI averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Big Days or DWI have ads?

Big Days shows ads; DWI does not.

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

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, and DWI every 3 months. Most recently, Big Days was updated on October 29, 2026 and DWI on October 24, 2026.

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