# Countdowns - Event Countdown — Count Down Widget & Date Timer

> Event countdown and count-up timer with customizable widgets and cross-device sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Shayes Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-event-countdown/id917514700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shayes Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412539504)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 9,248 App Store ratings · 800 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2014-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-event-countdown/id917514700/reviews.md

## What is Countdowns?

Countdowns helps you count down to something you're looking forward to, whether that's a wedding, birthday, or new iPhone! Need to count up from it instead? No problem!

Designed to be more than a timer app, Countdowns is great for keeping tabs on how long it is until something, or how long it is since it happened. Count up from the last time you had a cigarette and down to your next cookie — if it happened in the past or is happening in the future, Countdowns keeps track of the time so you don't need to.

Countdowns can keep your timers running no matter where you are. Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, Countdowns can sync your timers between your devices so you're always up to speed.

As a free download, Countdowns offers the following features:

- Gorgeous, colorful widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- An unlimited number of timers.
- Repeating timers which are perfect for birthdays and similar events.
- Dark mode.
- Support for importing events from calendars.
- Multiple unit options (days, weeks, etc.) and icons to make your countdown your very own.
- And more!

An optional monthly, annual, or one-time in-app purchase unlocks additional features, including:

- iCloud support to keep all of your timers in sync across iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
- A compact display mode so you can see more timers at once.
- Lists so you can more easily organize your timers — put all of your birthday timers in a list, for example.
- Directional indicators so you always know whether a timer is counting up or down.
- Custom notifications and sounds so you'll never miss a timer again.
- Archive function that saves old timers.

Countdowns subscriptions can be canceled at any time, but will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the next payment is due.

For more information, see our privacy policy & terms of use: https://www.shayesapps.com/policies

## Key features

- Customizable countdown and count-up timers
- Gorgeous, colorful widgets
- Unlimited number of timers
- Repeating timers
- Calendar event import
- iCloud sync
- Custom notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Countdown Premium | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Countdowns?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable countdowns
- 💡 Customizable countdown settings
- 🔒 Syncs across devices via iCloud
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Useful widget and Apple Watch support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Widget not always updating automatically
- 💰 Paid subscription required for some features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Countdowns not displaying correctly
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Allow reordering of countdowns
- Improve recurring event handling
- Add more customization options
- Provide full-screen countdown view
- Implement more notification options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 800)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-event-countdown/id917514700/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-12, version 11.1.1*

The included Home Screen widget is a quick and easy way to see upcoming events on my iPad and iPhone and Mac. And it has seamless syncing between all of them. I highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Perfect for tracking my preemie baby

*2026-08-05, version 11.1.1*

I was looking for an app to tell me how many weeks and days old my baby is and what her corrected age is. This is perfect for when I need to quickly let healthcare professionals know her age(s) by week. I use the widget too and it’s really handy. A lot of apps don’t count from a date and using weeks and only count up to (like countdown until a special event), this app has been perfect for what I need it for.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-19, version 11.1.1*

The included Home Screen widget is a quick and easy way to see upcoming events on my iPad and iPhone and Mac. And it has seamless syncing between all of them. Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-07-04, version 11.1.1*

Is soo good I love it because you can countdown your  days of birthday!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!💗🫰🏻

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-03, version 11.1.1*

I’ve been using this for quite a while now just to countdown to any events, holiday and family gatherings. I love it!

### 5/5 — Great interface, useful widget

*2026-06-29, version 11.1.1*

This app is easy to use for tracking events and other deadlines.

### 4/5 — Standard things

*2026-06-27, version 11.1.1*

A standard set of countdowns would be good. For example have a pre-made Christmas and other important dates like that…

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2026-06-25, version 11.1.1*

I love being able to set up the different things that I have coming up. On those days when Work is getting you down it’s nice to take a quick peek and see that you only have so long until the next fun thing on your schedule.

### 5/5 — Countdown

*2026-06-13, version 11.1.1*

Simple accessible app that works well

### 5/5 — Keeping Track Made Easy!

*2026-06-06, version 11.1.1*

This app makes keeping track of birthdays, anniversaries, special dates so easy!

## Frequently asked questions about Countdowns

### What does the Countdowns app do?

This app helps you count down to future events like birthdays or weddings, and count up from past events like anniversaries or milestones. It provides a visual representation of time passing, helping you stay organized and motivated.

### What are the key features of Countdowns?

Key features include customizable countdown and count-up timers, beautiful widgets for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, an unlimited number of timers, repeating timers for recurring events, and the ability to import events from your calendar. The app also offers dark mode and multiple unit options.

### Is Countdowns free to use?

The app is free to download and offers a range of features. However, an optional subscription is available for purchase within the app, unlocking advanced features like iCloud sync, compact display mode, lists for organization, directional indicators, custom notifications, and an archive function.

### What devices is Countdowns compatible with?

Countdowns is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Timers can sync across these devices, ensuring you always have up-to-date information regardless of the device you are using.

### How can I use Countdowns for personal goals?

You can set up countdowns for personal goals such as saving money, completing a fitness challenge, or waiting for a new release. The count-up feature is useful for tracking progress on habits like quitting smoking or maintaining a streak for a new routine.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.1 — 2026-04-29

• Bug fixes & performance improvements

If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving us a review on the App Store!

### 11.1.0 — 2026-04-27

• Support for Danish & Dutch
• Bug fixes & performance improvements

If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving us a review on the App Store!

### 11.0.8 — 2026-03-25

• Bug fixes & performance improvements

If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving us a review on the App Store!

### 11.0.7 — 2026-02-10

• Bug fixes & performance improvements

If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving us a review on the App Store!

### 11.0.6 — 2025-12-30

• Bug fixes & performance improvements

If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving us a review on the App Store!

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