# AVIII — the wait is beautiful

> the wait is beautiful (iPhone/iPad app by Mariam Shakir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviii/id6760239283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mariam Shakir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881650989)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-14

## What is AVIII?

AVIII (pronounced "Anticip-8") — because the wait is beautiful.

A minimal, distraction-free countdown app for the moments that matter. Track birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and life milestones with elegant simplicity.

No clutter. No ads. No subscriptions. Just your moments, beautifully counted.

WHAT MAKES AVIII DIFFERENT

Every countdown gets its own unique color. Recurring events like birthdays automatically count forward to the next occurrence. Past events show lifetime stats — see exactly how many days, weeks, and years since your wedding day or a child's birth.

FEATURES

· Create beautiful countdowns with unique accent colors and emoji icons
· Recurring events for birthdays and anniversaries — always counting forward
· Smart sorting — what's coming next is always on top
· TODAY section highlights events happening right now
· Detail view with time breakdowns and lifetime statistics
· Share countdowns with friends and family
· Local notifications: day of, day before, week before, month before
· Pure black dark design — gorgeous on OLED screens
· All data stored locally on your device — 100% private
· No account needed. No internet required.

PRO UPGRADE ($2.99 ONE-TIME)

· Unlimited countdowns (free: up to 3)
· Timeline view — your life mapped in time with world events for context
· Pay once, own it forever. No subscription.

Built with intention by @SaasSnail.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AVIII Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is AVIII safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess AVIII.

## Is AVIII legit?

AVIII has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for AVIII is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-04-07

No release notes.

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