# Countdown - Upcoming Events — Keep track of any occasion > Event countdown tracker with custom photos, widgets, and notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Rob Sammons.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rob Sammons](https://appshunter.io/developer/659065077) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Rating: 4.60/5 from 162 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 61 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-03-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476/reviews.md ## What is Countdown? Countdown is an easy way to keep track of upcoming events, holidays and important dates. Features: • View Countdowns - Add, modify and view countdowns • Past Countdowns - See countdowns from the past including how many days since • Custom Photos - Choose from your photo library or directly from the Web using Flickr • Add to Siri - Easily retrieve any countdown on any device • Apple Watch - View all of your countdowns on your wrist • Widgets - Add widgets to view up to 3 countdowns at once • Lock Screen Widgets - See the next widget directly on the Lock Screen (iOS 16 or later only) • Share - Countdowns can be shared as an image to any social media platform • Notifications - Receive notifications before the countdown with custom settings for how many days before • Full OS Support - Dark Mode, Drag & Drop, Split Screen, VoiceOver and much more • Privacy - No data is ever stored outside of your device and with no tracking or analytics • Pay Once - No ads or subscriptions, just regular free updates with Countdown Pro Countdown Pro unlocks the ability to add more than one countdown, archived countdowns, full widget support, app icons and much more for one low cost in app purchase. Available for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch. Also available for Mac included with your purchase. ## Key features - Add, modify, and view countdowns - Customizable photos from library or web - Siri integration for easy access - Apple Watch and Mac support - Widgets for home and lock screens - Shareable countdown images - Customizable event notifications ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Countdown Pro | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-upcoming-events/id964477476/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The best countdown app you can get *2026-08-25, version 10.0.1* It does it all ### 4/5 — Bug fix needed *2026-05-18, version 10.0* I want to have a countdown timer for every exam, but when I have more than two countdown it doesn’t let me add the third or after ### 5/5 — Benutze Countdown seit Jahren *2025-12-22* und bin mehr als zufrieden. Leicht einzustellen und was mir wichtig ist: die App verzichtet auf Tracking Parameter. Gut investierte 2€, die ich nicht bereut habe. **Developer response:** Danke! ### 1/5 — This app is not free *2025-07-29, version 9.3* I had this for 1 years. At first, it would do what I promised making a countdown widget that you can display but with limited action and customization. But after an upgrade, you can no longer use the widget and need to be premium to have the widget. ### 3/5 — Screen Saver *2025-06-17, version 9.3* How do I make the countdown a screen saver so it fills my whole computer screen every time I switch on my computer please? ### 1/5 — Diventata a pagamento anche per vecchi utenti *2025-02-16, version 9.3* Ennesima app che diventa a pagamento anche per i vecchi utenti. Unica nota positiva: il pagamento è di tipo one-time a 2 euro, quindi non a prezzo spropositato o, peggio, abbonamento come tante altre. ### 5/5 — Mortality & Growing Children *2025-02-12, version 9.3* Updated Review: I don’t know at this point how many years I’ve been using this app. All I have to say is that it has been the most reliable countdown timer widget for all my projects and goals that I’ve ever had and I’ve tried many. Highly recommend this app to anyone. Old Review: I tend to be horrible with time. That is why I've been using this app for a few years. To keep track on the important things like my child's getting closer to adulthood and my parents each day closer to not having time with them again. All my goals revolve around the time I spend with the people I love so I start with birthdays and then my goals. Love this app. ### 5/5 — Everything I was looking for *2024-07-14, version 9.0.2* This countdown app had all the features I was looking for - countdown, widget, using my own photos - plus the added bonus of no data collection, which is a key for me. It's simple to use and has a crisp design. I would absolutely recommend this app to anyone looking to add a countdown to their devices. ### 4/5 — Molto buona. *2024-06-04, version 9.0.2* Necessitavo di una semplice app per countdown con annesso widget per il mio Mac M3. Questo Countdown è stata una piacevole scoperta. Semplice e allo stesso tempo piena di funzioni. Ho acquistato la versione Pro a soli 99cent, ne è valsa la pena. Speriamo venga aggiornata a dovere; per ora promossa. ### 5/5 — Great app, fast service *2024-03-11, version 9.0.2* I bought the pro version to keep track of an upcoming hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, and to keep me focused as I watch the days count down. It is really easy to use, and the range of stock photos that come with it to illustrate the widget are perfect for me. One potential hiccup I ran into in case anyone else encounters the same. (it turned out not to be with Countdown at all, but with Sonoma.) It has to do with the widget colors "washing out" when the widget is not front-and-center in focus. I wrote Rob the designer about it as a potential app bug, and he wrote back within 10 minutes to guide me through resetting the widgets in Settings from Automatic to Full Color. Instant fix, no wait--terrific service and a happy customer. Nicely done. ## Frequently asked questions about Countdown ### What does the Countdown app do? This app helps you keep track of any upcoming events, holidays, or important dates. You can add, modify, and view your countdowns, and even see past events to know how long ago they occurred. ### What are the key features of Countdown? Key features include adding custom photos to your countdowns, integrating with Siri for easy retrieval, viewing on Apple Watch and Mac, and utilizing home and lock screen widgets. You can also share countdowns as images and receive custom notifications. ### Is Countdown free to use? What about Countdown Pro? The basic version of the app is free and offers regular updates. Countdown Pro is an in-app purchase that unlocks additional features like adding more than one countdown, archived countdowns, full widget support, and custom app icons. ### What devices is Countdown compatible with? The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, and is also included with your purchase for Mac. It supports various OS features like Dark Mode, Drag & Drop, Split Screen, and VoiceOver. ### Can I share my countdowns with others? Yes, you can share your countdowns as an image to any social media platform. This allows friends and family to see your upcoming events and join in the anticipation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0.1 — 2025-12-22 • Updated for Liquid Glass in iOS 26 • Brand New watchOS app built using modern technology • Support for Clear/Tinted Widgets • Adds watchOS complications & widgets (watchOS 10+) • Share Sheet now displays the image countdown and details • Archived Countdowns will now include years where relevant • Added Smart Stack relevance so widgets surface as events approach • Improved performance of scrolling throughout • Other stability improvements • Minimum OS is now iOS 16 & watchOS 9 ### 10.0 — 2025-12-15 • Updated for Liquid Glass in iOS 26 • Brand New watchOS app built using modern technology • Support for Clear/Tinted Widgets • Adds watchOS complications & widgets (watchOS 10+) • Share Sheet now displays the image countdown and details • Archived Countdowns will now include years where relevant • Added Smart Stack relevance so widgets surface as events approach • Improved performance of scrolling throughout • Other stability improvements • Minimum OS is now iOS 16 & watchOS 9 ### 9.3 — 2025-02-09 • Fixed an issue with Email Support • The free version of Countdown no longer includes Web Photo Search, Siri & Widgets please upgrade to Countdown Pro get full access to Countdown ### 9.2 — 2024-10-14 • Support for iOS 18 • Fixes graphical issues on Pro screen ### 9.1.1 — 2024-09-17 • Fixes an issue with Widgets on iOS 18 ## Apps similar to Countdown | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Countdown](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1403367428) | 4.8 (183,403) | Free | Utilities | | [Countdown Widget & Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161) | 4.6 (2,369) | Free | Utilities | | [TimeCount - Countdown & Widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231) | 4.6 (23,353) | Free | Utilities | | [Days • Countdown & Widgets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-countdown-and-widgets/id939368917) | 4.8 (12,288) | Free | Utilities | | [Countdown Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-buddy/id1534850579) | 4.6 (25,173) | Free | Utilities | | [Countdown@](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id1456997268) | 4.7 (39,048) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Rob Sammons - [Math Trainer - Quick Questions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-trainer-quick-questions/id659065074) - [Randomizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randomizer/id1006056217) - [Octopus Energy Agile Watcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-energy-agile-watcher/id1499880851) - [Octopus Energy Watcher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-energy-watcher/id1577022733) All apps by Rob Sammons: https://appshunter.io/developer/659065077 ## Related topics [occasion events](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/occasion-events) · [upcoming events](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upcoming-events) · [upcoming](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/upcoming) --- *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 2026-08-30.*