# Big Days vs Countdown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown at weekly against Big Days's every 4 months. Countdown also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 590). Big Days's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 80%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Days sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.7 for Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 590, 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 80% of Countdown's.

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, Countdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 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) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 590 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 79.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astrovicApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/522189685) | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) |

## 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-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Count up or down to events, Customizable icons and colors, Add notes to events, Basic notifications and reminders, Event sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


## 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 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Big Days or Countdown have ads?

Both Big Days and Countdown show ads.

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

Big Days ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown weekly. Most recently, Big Days was updated on September 22, 2026 and Countdown on September 24, 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.*