Best Countdown X alternatives: apps like Countdown X: Event Counter

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Updated November 2026

Countdown X is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Countdown X

LifeTicker: Countdown Widget#1

LifeTicker: Countdown Widget by Christoph Bodynek

Days Until Vacation, Birthday
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track upcoming events with customizable countdown widgets for your home and lock screens. Share countdowns with friends and family, and add details like images, notes, and tasks. Offers smart event suggestions for newer devices.

Countdown: Minimal Event Timer#2

Countdown: Minimal Event Timer by Oluwadunsin Agbolabori

Widgets, Progress & Reminders
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
5.0(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Visually track upcoming events with a unique battery-style progress indicator. Offers customizable widgets, smart reminders, and instant calendar import. Designed for privacy and offline use, it helps you stay motivated by seeing time fill up towards your goals.

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Countdown Widget: Day Count
Countdown Widget: Day Count
Countdown Widget: Day Count
Birthday & Anniversary Tracker
Free

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns. See days remaining for events, birthdays, and goals directly on your home screen or lock screen. Get reminders so you never miss a special occasion.

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Countdown Pro - Widget & Timer
Countdown Pro - Widget & Timer
Countdown Pro - Widget & Timer
Holiday, Birthday, Retirement
Free

Track important upcoming and past events with customizable countdowns. Monitor days remaining or elapsed for birthdays, holidays, goals, and more. Organize your dates with tags and filters, and view them on your home screen.

Unlimited countdownsDays-left and days-since trackingEmoji, photo, and color customization
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Widget Wizard
Widget Wizard
Widget Wizard
Home & Lockscreen widgets!
Free

Create personalized home and lock screen widgets to track health, fitness, and daily information. Customize appearance and combine multiple data sources into single widgets for at-a-glance insights.

Health and nutrition stats trackingCustomizable combo widgetsAgenda and calendar integration
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Countdown app widget
Countdown app widget
Countdown app widget
How many days until: timer
Free

Track important dates and milestones with customizable widgets that display real-time countdowns on your home screen. Organize events with smart categories, set reminders, and personalize your countdowns with icons and themes. The free version offers essential features, with an optional one-time purchase for unlimited events and premium widget styles.

Home screen widgetsUnlimited countdowns (Pro)Smart event categories
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8
Reach: Countdown to Connect
Reach: Countdown to Connect
Reach: Countdown to Connect
Event, reminder, timer widget
Free

Create personalized countdowns for important events, people, and goals. Stay connected with loved ones, track moments in real-time, and receive timely reminders. Organize all your life's events with customizable widgets and calendar sync.

Customizable countdownsReal-time tracking (days, hours, minutes, seconds)Personalized moments with photos and emojis
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MiniFolder App Folder Launcher
MiniFolder App Folder Launcher
MiniFolder App Folder Launcher
Home Screen Widgets & Icons
Free

Organize your favorite applications into custom folders and launch them instantly from your Home Screen using widgets. This utility helps declutter your device and provides quick access to your most-used apps.

Organize apps into foldersLaunch apps from Home Screen widgetsAutomatic installed app detection
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Count Time Until & Days Since
Count Time Until & Days Since
Count Time Until & Days Since
Day countdown & days since
Free

Track time counting down to or up from important events like birthdays, trips, or anniversaries. Customize counters with images and colors, organize them into categories, and view them on your home screen with widgets. Set smart alerts and sync across devices.

Personalize with images and colorsCount up or down for eventsOrganize events by category
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