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Countdown Star (Ad-Free)

Event Countdown & Count Up

3.7K ratings
406 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
🎬 Entertainment
$1.99

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Released
November 20, 2012
Updated
November 6, 2026

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Developer

Joseph Merrill
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Easily track the time remaining until or elapsed since important events. Offers a variety of customization options, including wallpapers and animations, with seamless syncing across devices. Get instant updates on your wrist or home screen.

✓iCloud Sync across devices
✓Celebration animations
✓Repeating event support
✓Home screen widgets
✓Apple Watch compatibility
✓Customizable wallpapers
✓Time zone support
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What users say about Countdown Star (Ad

Reviews of Countdown Star (Ad are mixed: the Entertainment app is rated 4.7/5 from 3.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, customizable backgrounds. Top complaints: unreliable widget functionality, limited event management options. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 💡Customizable backgrounds
  • 🚀Simple and functional
  • 🎨Nice visual design

Negative things

  • 🐛Unreliable widget functionality
  • 🔍Limited event management options
  • 💰Paid version doesn't import free version data
  • 🔧Lack of customization options
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What's New in Countdown Star (Ad

3.0.13

November 6, 2026

This update keeps your widgets current at midnight and fixes a crash on iOS 17. * Widgets now update their day count at midnight * The events list moves an event to Count Up as soon as it reaches zero * Fixes a crash that could happen on iOS 17 when opening the app for the first time after updating Thank you for using Countdown Star!

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Sync error

It always has a big annoying red banner that says sync error since the update. It’s ruining my life
DLDraccula LeFabb

Sync Error

Loved this app! But lately it says sync error at the bottom of my Home Page?? I emailed the guy and never got a response. Maybe he is not updating it anymore. I see review after review months before I left this one and obviously it isn’t being fixed so. I guess I’ll find another app. I don’t want to end up losing all my dates like others.
9/21/‘26 Update. Still a sync error. I can’t even add an event anymore. The app completely freezes up. SMH. I will be finding a new app and deleting this one.

Update: Found another app that will do. Not what I liked with this one but this one had the sync error that I tried to fix every way I could think of and the DEV obviously isn’t going to fix it or respond, so. Also it got to where when I just OPENED the app it froze my phone. I did diagnostics with Apple and they told me there’s nothing wrong with my phone. So, I guess the DEV stopped updating this and doesn’t care.
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Llsrkokoa

Sync Error

I can’t give this a better review for 2 reason. The main one is the “sync error” and the other thing that’s bothered me is that you can’t adjust your photo to fit in the app.
OORCoastMom

5 stars!

Countdown star has been my favorite app for years now. I love having something to look forward to, especially on hard days and appreciate being able to look back at my history of blessings and good things. It’s nice having a timeline of your celebrations, memories and trips all in one place.
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Sync Errors

Not Syncing!
RIRepair Issue
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Custom wallpapers not saving

Bug

Countdown not updating correctly

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Bug

Notification system not working as expected

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Recurring event support

Feature

Ability to exclude weekends/holidays from countdown

Feature

Multiple event display on main screen

Feature

Improved widget functionality

Feature

Sync across devices

Feature

FAQ

What is Countdown Star?

Countdown Star is an application designed to help users track the time remaining until or elapsed since various events. It allows for detailed customization and synchronization across multiple Apple devices.

Does Countdown Star have ads?

The version of Countdown Star analyzed is the paid, ad-free version, priced at $1.99. There is also a free version available that includes advertisements and an optional purchase to remove them.

How does iCloud Sync work in Countdown Star?

iCloud Sync automatically synchronizes your added events and chosen wallpapers across all your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, ensuring consistency.

Can I use Countdown Star on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Countdown Star is fully compatible with Apple Watch, allowing you to view your important events directly on your wrist for quick access.

What kind of events can I track with Countdown Star?

You can track a wide range of events, including birthdays, holidays, vacations, weddings, New Year's, parties, sporting events, concerts, anniversaries, and even the day you were born.

How often is Countdown Star updated?

The latest version of Countdown Star is 3.0.13, which was last updated on November 6, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates and maintenance.

What are the main pros and cons of Countdown Star?

Users praise Countdown Star for being easy to use, having customizable backgrounds, and a simple, functional design. However, some users have reported unreliable widget functionality and limited event management options.

Is Countdown Star suitable for all ages?

Countdown Star has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience. Its event tracking features are generally straightforward and easy to understand.