# Big Days vs Countdown Timer

Big Days and Countdown Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Big Days's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Timer's. Big Days also leads on ratings volume (590 vs 2). Countdown Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Days sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.6 for Big Days against 4.5 for Countdown Timer. 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 are what separate them: 91% of Big Days's written reviews are positive against 43% of Countdown Timer's.

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Days | Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-days-event-countdown/id940109775/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) |

## 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 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-timer-deadlines/id947283588)

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

**Highlights:** Track deadlines and events, Calendar integration, Smart reminders, Customizable themes, Home screen widgets, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Days free?

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

### Is Countdown Timer free?

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

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

Big Days is rated higher. Big Days averages 4.6 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Countdown Timer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Big Days or Countdown Timer have ads?

Both Big Days and Countdown Timer show ads.

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

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Big Days was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown Timer on September 16, 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.*