# Countdowns - with Widget

> Event countdown and tracking app with iCloud sync and widget. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Stemmle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Stemmle](https://appshunter.io/developer/589878780)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 343 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049/reviews.md

## What is Countdowns?

*** Countdowns is free to download and try out with some limits. You can unlock the unlimited version via In-App Purchase. ***

Countdowns keeps track of days left until or since important events in your life. The widget allows you to see all those events at a glance just one swipe away. 

* Notification Center Widget
* Countdown in days and optionally time
* Simple & clean user interface
* Built for iOS 8
* Universal App (fully supports the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus) 
* iCloud Sync to all your devices (including your Mac)
* No Adverts (forever)

## Key features

- Event countdowns
- Notification Center Widget
- Countdown in days/time
- Simple UI
- iCloud Sync
- No Advertisements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Countdowns?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple, dependable, and uncluttered
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices with iCloud
- 💡 Useful widget in Notification Center
- 👍 Works as advertised

**Cons**

- 🐛 Widgets not displaying properly
- 🐛 Sync issues, unable to restore purchases
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 14
- Countdowns not syncing across devices
- Unable to set dates beyond 30 days in free version
- Paid version not recognized after updates

**Most requested features**

- Integration with Apple Calendar app
- Dark mode support
- Ability to set countdowns in weeks/months, not just days
- Automatic deletion of past events

## Recent user reviews (10 of 343)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdowns-with-widget/id919133049/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Countdowns

*2026-01-14, version 1.4.3*

I’m still using this after all these years really good app. If there would be any new features wouldn’t mind.

### 5/5 — Nice uncluttered Simple Reliable App

*2025-12-30, version 1.4.3*

I have been using this App since Aug 2019 and found it is simple, dependable and uncluttered. The more critical reviews inconsistent with my own experience to be honest. The payed version has one off fee - to pay for each device (a fair fee in my opinion). It syncs well across all devices with iCloud. Just make sure iCloud is turned on (on the devise and app). Updating App was fine. Using the widget is fine. I wish it could put events on the Apple Calander App with the number of days for me.

### 1/5 — BROKEN

*2025-12-21, version 1.4.3*

Don’t purchase. Widgets broken for some time now. 
Author is NOT responsive or engaged.

### 5/5 — Super App

*2025-07-08, version 1.4.3*

Eine Countdown-App, die genau macht, was sie soll - ohne Schnickschnack!
Bei mir läuft die Synchronisierung fehlerfrei, alle Countdowns über iCloud auf Mac, iPhone und iPad. Besser geht‘s nicht.

### 4/5 — Me va bien

*2025-06-30, version 1.4.3*

Un par de mejoras como sugerencia:

-poder descontar los fines de semana de la cuenta regresiva. Asi solo contaría días laborales. Útil en la empresa. (O marcar manualmente los días a descontar).

-añadir alarmas o recordatorios a los eventos.

### 5/5 — Nice uncluttered Simple Reliable App

*2025-03-29, version 1.4.3*

I have been using this App since Aug 2019 and found it is simple, dependable and uncluttered. The more critical reviews inconsistent with my own experience to be honest. The payed version has one off fee - to pay for each device (a fair fee in my opinion). It syncs well across all devices with iCloud. Just make sure iCloud is turned on (on the devise and app). Updating App was fine. Using the widget is fine. Recently only issue has been it thinking I am on the unpaid version but I have deleted and reinstalled the app.

### 2/5 — No Widget

*2025-03-18, version 1.4.3*

I used to LOVE this app! But all of a sudden the widget option went away. I used the app mainly for the Widget so now it doesn’t really serve its purpose unless I want to open the app every day.

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2025-02-17, version 1.4.3*

Even though I paid for the full version I somehow got downgraded to free version and can’t fix it. It also doesn’t have widget functionality with the new iOS. Went from the perfect app to unusable garbage pretty quick. Moved onto another countdown app.

### 1/5 — Widgets not displaying. Purchase won’t unlock

*2025-02-07*

Author please fix. 
Don’t buy this app until fixed.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2025-02-05, version 1.4.3*

I loved this app when I bought.  I had it for years and it was awesome because it synced via iCloud and they also had a Mac OS app.  The developer appears to have disappeared.   I can’t even restore my previous purchase because to get to the restore purchase button, I have to view the license page which was taken offline.   I emailed the developer but I have not heard back.

## Frequently asked questions about Countdowns

### What does this app do?

This app helps you keep track of days remaining until or days passed since significant events in your life. It offers a clean interface and a widget for quick access to your event list.

### What are the key features?

Key features include a Notification Center Widget to view events at a glance, countdowns in days and optionally time, a simple user interface, iCloud Sync across devices, and no advertisements.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and try with some limitations. You can unlock the full, unlimited version through an in-app purchase.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a Universal App that fully supports iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and is built for iOS 8. It also syncs with your Mac via iCloud.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include tracking days until a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or vacation. It can also be used to track days since a significant event, like a sober anniversary or a project start date.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2017-11-08

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

Minor improvements

### 1.4.2 — 2017-08-24

Minor improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2017-02-14

Minor improvements

### 1.4 — 2016-11-15

Update Widget for iOS 10

### 1.3.3 — 2016-07-14

Minor Bug-Fixes

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