It’s simple and does it well
I’ve been using this app for over a year now. I like the ability to customize how the countdown is shown (from years to seconds) and the widget is great.
Request - Shortcut Automation
Hi. Love your app. I’d like to request an automation option, to send by: SMS/messenger, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, a countdown title using the Automation ‘time of day’ function. Thanks for considering.
Does the job and then some :)
Why I bought this app?
I like most people nowadays have a very busy life, I used to use the Apple calendar for reminders but noticed that they were not getting my attention and therefore I was missing things I needed to do
What I like about this app?
Everything, the fact I can use it on my Apple Watch. You can also give each countdown different colours so I grouped mine as, red bills to pay, purple events I need to attend etc, that way I can easily see what’s what. I love the fact that you can set reminders before the countdown date ie get a 1, 2 week reminder down to 1 hour and even 5 minutes before the countdown completion time
What I dislike about this app?
Nothing, it’s a great app at a great price and they are always improving it👍
Did it do the job I bought it for?
Yes and then some :)
Would I recommend this product?
100% yes!
I like most people nowadays have a very busy life, I used to use the Apple calendar for reminders but noticed that they were not getting my attention and therefore I was missing things I needed to do
What I like about this app?
Everything, the fact I can use it on my Apple Watch. You can also give each countdown different colours so I grouped mine as, red bills to pay, purple events I need to attend etc, that way I can easily see what’s what. I love the fact that you can set reminders before the countdown date ie get a 1, 2 week reminder down to 1 hour and even 5 minutes before the countdown completion time
What I dislike about this app?
Nothing, it’s a great app at a great price and they are always improving it👍
Did it do the job I bought it for?
Yes and then some :)
Would I recommend this product?
100% yes!
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Great
The app it’s self is really good and works very well. I like how it lets you customize the countdowns and tell you the exact time. It is very easy to set up and honestly it is amazing. I totally 💯 recommend it. But the only thing that annoys me is that when the countdown is over it does not send you an notification it does not make any sound or anything. All it does is go into negative if the time. So other that I think that if you are looking for a countdown app this is the one to choose.
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Response from developer
Thanks for using the app! Notifications are available for paid users. If you don’t want the count to continue after the date, uncheck the “keep counting after date” toggle when creating/editing a countdown
Shabby
No support for time critical notifications which makes it super easy to miss notifications.
Mac version doesn’t use Mac UI elements, so you have to spin iPhone style time pickers with a trackpad.
Mac version doesn’t use Mac UI elements, so you have to spin iPhone style time pickers with a trackpad.
Response from developer
Time-sensitive notifications should be the default for all countdown notifications. Please double check the iOS settings app to make sure you have them enabled for Countdowns. If you still have trouble please reach out to support@shayesapps.com Noted on the mac feedback, agreed there is room for improvement!
Home/lock Screen display?
I have the 7 day trial and was hoping to keep this app/widget. The draw was that I could get the widget to display on my Home Screen and/or Lock Screen so I don’t have to keep opening the app. I have gone into singing and clicked every op option and I see nothing that provides the way to add the countdown to the Home Screen/lock screen. I am counting down when my fiancé returns from over seas, and just a glance at the Lock Screen can be such a comfort, but I see no way to do this. Help!
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Response from developer
Sorry to see this! Please reach out to me at support@shayesapps.com
Countdowns should have Starting Date for Percentages
Right now, you can only start a countdown's start date to the day you set it up. Hopefully in the future there can be an option to choose the start date so the percentage leading to the end date is accurate!
It’s Fantastic, I can edit what units display without having to pay for it
It’s Fantastic, I can edit what units display without having to pay for it. Everything else wants money to make a widget from the app or customize the units. But not this one! It’s great, thanks for a high quality free app.
Time
Hmmm date could but how about time
Really useful and full of features
This is a really complete app, with lots of features and great integration into iOS: there are today widgets, a Watch app, even Shortcuts support. Everything is customizable.
Although the main use of this app is counting down to upcoming events, you can also use it to track events in the past. For example, I have a countdown of the last time I went on a run. When I notice that number is getting high, I schedule a run. I also have countdowns from the last time I gave in to a bad habit (like logging onto social media) - you can use these to create “streaks” that help motivate you.
Overall, a really well executed and incredibly useful app!
Although the main use of this app is counting down to upcoming events, you can also use it to track events in the past. For example, I have a countdown of the last time I went on a run. When I notice that number is getting high, I schedule a run. I also have countdowns from the last time I gave in to a bad habit (like logging onto social media) - you can use these to create “streaks” that help motivate you.
Overall, a really well executed and incredibly useful app!
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