# Big Days vs Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown at none against Big Days's shown. Countdown also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Big Days's advantage is ratings volume (590 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Days has 590 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Big Days's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown's.

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, Countdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 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) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) | [Creative Greenlight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120958194) |

## 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-events-and-deadlines/id6443906603)

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track upcoming events like birthdays, anniversaries, and launches. Become a master of time with this simple yet powerful tool for managing your schedule.

**Highlights:** Event tracking, Deadline management, Schedule organization, Upcoming event reminders, Time management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |


## 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 5.0 from 2 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 6 days. Most recently, Big Days was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on June 1, 2026.

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