# Countdown Now — Your favourite countdown app!

> App for creating and sharing custom countdowns for special events. (iPhone/iPad app by Ioannis Alexiou.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-now/id1096220273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ioannis Alexiou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096220272)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-now/id1096220273/reviews.md

## What is Countdown Now?

Thank's a lot everyone for the positive feedback!
As always if you have any question or if you want something new in the next update, just send it to me from Feedback through Settings in Countdown Now App!

With Countdown Now, you can create and share countdowns for your special and unique events! You may customize each event you create with background!

Features:
• Universal App: One App for your iPhone and your iPad
• Spotlight Support: Search for you events from Spotlight!
• Quick Action: View All Events with one tap!
• Today Widget: Quick view of your first event from your list in notification center!
• Drag ’n drop countdown view
• Custom backgrounds: You can use your own photos
• 3 Reminders for each event: 3 days before, 1 day before and 1 hour before
• Share Screenshot of you countdown with everyone!
• Count Up for old events
• Export your events to calendar

Special:
° Countdown Now is full accessible from VoiceOver!

Pro Version features:
• No Ads
• Backup to iCloud all your events and share it with your favourite iOS Device

Start Countdown Now!!

* iCloud Backup is a Premium feature and may need to buy it

## Key features

- Create and share custom countdowns
- Personalize events with custom backgrounds
- Set 3 reminders per event
- Count up for past events
- Export events to calendar
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
- Today Widget for quick event view

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-now/id1096220273/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Elegant

*2016-09-21*

Amazing app. Very good looking and buying pro to dismiss the ads totally worth it!

## Frequently asked questions about Countdown Now

### What is Countdown Now?

Countdown Now is an entertainment app that allows you to create and share custom countdowns for your special events. You can personalize each event with backgrounds and set up to three reminders.

### Does Countdown Now have ads?

No, Countdown Now is ad-free. The Pro version offers additional features like iCloud backup and an ad-free experience, but the base app does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Countdown Now compatible with?

Countdown Now is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work seamlessly across these iOS devices.

### Can I back up my events in Countdown Now?

Yes, iCloud Backup is available as a premium feature in the Pro version of Countdown Now. This allows you to back up all your events and share them across your iOS devices.

### How often is Countdown Now updated?

The latest version of Countdown Now is 2.2.5, last updated on February 6, 2026. The developer actively encourages user feedback for future updates.

### What is the age rating for Countdown Now?

Countdown Now has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### Can I export my events from Countdown Now to my calendar?

Yes, Countdown Now offers the feature to export your events directly to your calendar. This helps you keep track of your special occasions alongside your other appointments.

### Does Countdown Now support VoiceOver?

Yes, Countdown Now is fully accessible from VoiceOver. This ensures that visually impaired users can navigate and utilize all the app's features effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.5 — 2026-02-06

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.2.3 — 2022-04-20

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.2.2 — 2018-01-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Some small changes in Settings View
- Minor bug fixed for iPad Version

### 2.2.1 — 2017-12-31

This release is compatible with iPhone X.
In other news:
- To Edit Event, touch Edit button. 
- Some UI elements updated.
- Enjoy Countdowning!

### 2.2 — 2017-12-06

- It's now easier to rate the app from Settings view!
- Added Haptick Feedback in some buttons
- Minor bug fixes and other UI Improvements

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## Related topics

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