# CannotWait - Day Counter — No frills, just a countdown

> Modern countdown and day counter app for tracking events. (iPhone/iPad app by Vincent Friedrich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannotwait-day-counter/id1534308429 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vincent Friedrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/592821590)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannotwait-day-counter/id1534308429/reviews.md

## What is CannotWait?

Never lose track of the time that matters. CannotWait is your personal day counter and date tracker, built to show you exactly how many days until your next big moment, or how long ago something special happened.
Counting down to a birthday, tracking days since an anniversary, or watching a deadline approach? Everything stays in one clear view.

DAY COUNTER & DATE TRACKER
Add any event and instantly see days until or days since. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, projects, and personal milestones.

DEADLINE TRACKER
Stay on top of important dates before they sneak up on you. Set a date, open the app, and know exactly where you stand.

DETAILED TIME BREAKDOWN
See time remaining or elapsed in seconds, minutes, hours, and days, as precise as you need it.

PHOTO MEMORIES
CannotWait automatically pulls photos from your library to match your past events, building a visual timeline of every milestone with zero effort.

SHARE & CELEBRATE
Capture snapshots of your countdowns and share them with the people who matter.

WIDGETS
Keep your most important dates visible on your home screen or lock screen, always one glance away.

CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN
Choose from a range of color schemes and backgrounds to make the app your own. Clean, modern, and clutter free.

BUILT BY A HUMAN
CannotWait is crafted by a solo developer with years of experience and a real eye for detail. No bloat, no shortcuts, just a thoughtfully made app built out of genuine passion for getting the little things right.

Free to download. Start tracking what matters.

## Key features

- Precise day countdowns
- Days since/day counter
- Detailed time view (seconds to days)
- Event photo collection
- Shareable event snapshots
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Customizable design

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannotwait-day-counter/id1534308429/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and effective

*2026-06-28*

Loved the UI and how simple it is to use. Instead of reminder app, now I just use this.

### 5/5 — Endlich, nach 8 installierten und sofort gelöschten Apps :) :) :)

*2022-01-20, version 1.0.1*

Brauchte eine simple App welche mir die Tage zu einem bestimmten Datum angezeigt.Genau das macht diese App, ohne Abo, Werbung oder lästige In-Appkauf. Danke.

### 5/5 — Genau was ich suchte!

*2021-11-13, version 1.0.1*

Klar, einfach zu bedienen, ohne Schnickschnack und Ab(o)zocke!!
Weiter so!!! Bin gespannt auf weitere Apps von Dir!

## Frequently asked questions about CannotWait

### What is CannotWait?

CannotWait is a free utility app designed for iOS devices that helps you track important upcoming and past events. It provides precise countdowns and day counters, allowing you to see exactly how many days are left or have passed.

### Does CannotWait have ads?

No, CannotWait is ad-free, providing a clean and uninterrupted user experience for tracking your important dates.

### What events can I track with CannotWait?

You can track any event with CannotWait, including birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, holidays, or any special occasion you want to count down to or track the time since.

### Can I customize the look of CannotWait?

Yes, CannotWait offers a customizable design with different color schemes, allowing you to personalize the app's appearance to your preference.

### Does CannotWait offer widgets?

Yes, CannotWait provides widgets for both your home screen and lock screen, giving you quick access to your event countdowns without opening the app.

### What devices does CannotWait support?

CannotWait is currently supported on iPhones. It was last updated on January 29, 2026, with version 2.2.5.

### How accurate is the time tracking in CannotWait?

CannotWait offers a detailed time view, counting down or up in seconds, minutes, hours, and days, ensuring precise tracking of your events.

### Can I share event details from CannotWait?

Yes, you can share snapshots of your events and capture memories with friends directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.6 — 2026-08-12

You can now wait for your events in 6 new languages!

- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- Spanish

### 2.2.5 — 2026-01-29

- Minor improvements

### 2.2.4 — 2025-12-17

- Fixed wrong festive decoration positioning in shared snapshot

### 2.2.3 — 2025-12-17

- Events around Christmas and New Year's Eve are now festively decorated

### 2.2.1 — 2025-11-14

- Fixed a bug that caused the tips to disable interaction on older iOS versions
- Fixed a bug that caused destination views to disappear for a zoom navigation transition to the event or photo detail screen on iOS 26
- Enhanced the email support feature

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## More apps by Vincent Friedrich

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All apps by Vincent Friedrich: https://appshunter.io/developer/592821590

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*