# Big Days vs Flash Color

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Days at 91% against Flash Color's 0%. Big Days also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (590 vs 1). Flash Color's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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 Flash Color sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Days holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Days has 590 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Flash Color's.

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, Flash Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Days | Flash Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-days-event-countdown/id940109775/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-color/id6783018980/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) | [CHRISTOFFER SKAAHEIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783018982) |

## 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


### Flash Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-color/id6783018980)

Transform your device into a versatile light source with customizable features. Enjoy a dynamic party mode that syncs with music, adjustable screen colors for various moods and tasks, and an SOS signal for emergencies. Offers both free and premium functionalities.

**Highlights:** Adjustable LED brightness and beam width, Music-synced strobe party mode, Customizable screen colors, SOS Morse code signal, Color palette customization (Pro), Beat sensitivity control (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Days free?

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

### Is Flash Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Big Days or Flash Color?

Big Days is rated higher. Big Days averages 4.6 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Flash Color averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Big Days or Flash Color have ads?

Big Days shows ads; Flash Color does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Days or Flash Color?

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, and Flash Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, Big Days was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flash Color on September 18, 2026.

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