# TheDayBefore (days countdown) vs Big Day Countdown

The clearest difference is ads: Big Day Countdown at none against TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s shown. Big Day Countdown also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheDayBefore (days countdown) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big Day Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.8 for TheDayBefore (days countdown) against 4.7 for Big Day Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheDayBefore (days countdown) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of TheDayBefore (days countdown)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Big Day Countdown's.

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, Big Day Countdown every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDayBefore (days countdown) | Big Day Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-countdown-widget/id6471045592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 326 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TheDayBefore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991283954) | [Reena Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708538764) |

## What reviewers say

### TheDayBefore (days countdown)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedaybefore-days-countdown/id991283955)

Easily manage important dates and countdown to special events with customizable widgets and decorative options. Record memories, share milestones with loved ones, and organize your schedule by category. Never miss a precious moment again.

**Highlights:** Customizable D-Day countdowns, Lock screen and home screen widgets, Multiple calculation methods (days, months, weeks), Event decoration with stickers and effects, Story feature for recording memories with photos, Sharing of D-Day events, Category-based event grouping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Big Day Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-day-countdown-widget/id6471045592)

Easily track important dates and hours with customizable widgets and reminders. Schedule alerts for birthdays, deadlines, and more, and visualize time remaining in hours, minutes, and seconds. Organize events into categories and personalize their appearance to stay on top of every significant moment.

**Highlights:** Interactive Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Alerts, Hour Tracker, Event Categorization, Personalized Appearance, Shareable Countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per year |
| Purchase Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDayBefore (days countdown) free?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Day Countdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Big Day Countdown?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) is rated higher. TheDayBefore (days countdown) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Big Day Countdown averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Big Day Countdown have ads?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) shows ads; Big Day Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, TheDayBefore (days countdown) or Big Day Countdown?

TheDayBefore (days countdown) ships an update every 4 days, and Big Day Countdown every 3 months. Most recently, TheDayBefore (days countdown) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Big Day Countdown on September 23, 2026.

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