# Exam Countdown - School & Uni — user reviews > 129 indexed App Store user reviews of Exam Countdown by ROOT38 LIMITED, rated 4.70/5 from 1,620 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-countdown-school-and-uni/id873279955/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-countdown-school-and-uni/id873279955.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,339 · 4★ 167 · 3★ 61 · 2★ 18 · 1★ 35 ## What do users think of Exam Countdown? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Helpful for organizing exams - 🎨 Customizable with colors and icons - ⏱️ Countdown timer for exams - 🎯 Tracks completed exams - 🆓 Free with optional premium features **Cons** - 💰 Some features locked behind paywall - 🔍 Limited customization options in free version - 🔋 High battery consumption reported - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs **Commonly reported bugs** - Login issues after device change - Subscription not working as expected - Loading screen freezes - Incompatibility with newer devices **Most requested features** - Calendar view - Sync with device calendar - Customizable exam reminders - Widget support - More icons and color options ## Newest reviews (17 of 129) ### 4/5 — it’s good BUT ADS ANNOY MEE *2026-07-20, version 5.4* it was completely awesome and i use it as a countdown app for everything and it was really good but then it updated a few days ago and now there’s adds in between my countdowns and i just don’t like it, if it wasn’t for that it would be 5 stars ### 4/5 — Good app but ads are annoying *2026-06-09, version 5.2* Exactly what the title says and also we should have more colour range ### 3/5 — Good *2026-05-08, version 5.2* Helpful ### 4/5 — My review *2025-10-30, version 5.2* It’s good but only with premium. Should have more features on standard ### 5/5 — Organize app *2025-08-19, version 5.2* This is a good app for students to keep their exams in order ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-08-13, version 5.2* Fantastic ### 5/5 — Best exam countdown application *2025-08-01, version 5.2* Very reliable ### 4/5 — Great *2025-07-04, version 5.2* Great for keeping track of upcoming exams or projects! Literally don’t have to pay - just watch 4 ads and you get premium for a week! Personally I don’t use it for tracking homework as I already have a school app for that but it’s great for me to see when my tests are. I just think that there could be more to this app - maybe like a planner/calender for exams?? ### 4/5 — Dynamic *2025-06-25, version 5.2* This App is excellent from middle school, high school all the way through college whether bachelor or masters degree. ### 5/5 — Exam countdown is excellent *2025-06-14, version 5.2* Very handy app for keeping track of exams and I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-05-19, version 5.2* So helpful for exams and other deadlines and isn’t pushy about getting premium plus you can customise things ### 3/5 — not bad tbf *2025-05-10, version 5.2* it’s alright but there are a few things you have to pay for ### 5/5 — good :) *2025-04-15, version 5.2* lets you have premium for free, just watch some add ### 5/5 — Love the personalisation *2025-02-22, version 5.2* All your exam dates in one place. Personalise each subject by choosing a different colour and icon. Great way to get organised! ### 4/5 — No glitches and decent *2025-02-17, version 5.2* Functional app ### 5/5 — GET IT *2025-01-13, version 5.2* It’s rly good to manage exams and what not!! It’s not buggy or anything! ### 5/5 — I love this app! *2024-09-20, version 5.2* I love this app! It is a great way to keep track or all your exam, assignments/assessments and revision. I 100% recommend. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Faulty *2026-05-31, version 5.2* Its really good in general, but I’ve bought premium so i can have the countdown widgets but it doesn’t work on my front screen/ opening screen and its quite annoying, i keep trying and it doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Wouldn’t recommend *2024-09-25, version 5.2* Apple locked my account even though i unsubscribed. Very basic ### 1/5 — .. *2024-09-11, version 5.2* it said if i watched 4 adds u would get premium for a week and i didn’t get it. ### 1/5 — HORRID *2024-09-02, version 5.2* i can’t add anything like categories or exams… just straight up disappears. no point of contact to ask for help. just horrible. ### 1/5 — I paid for the entire year package but its not working *2024-04-29, version 5.2* I paid for the entire year package and three months after the app say the package is over and I have to buy again.. please fix this ### 1/5 — Hate it *2023-11-18, version 4.1* My class were so annoyed when it did not worked so I used smart notebook ### 1/5 — This app doesn’t even tell u what to do *2023-05-30, version 4.1* What do u do ### 1/5 — DO NOT UPDATE 😭😭😭 *2018-03-23* Please don't update this app it doesn't even work now after the update. It was perfect before why would you try to change it a few weeks before my exams I really need this app to work right now so can you change it back and mess it up after my GCSEs Please please fix this soon it was such a beautiful app why mess with perfection it doesn't even work now it just says it can't load user data and must be connected to the internet. I have internet and even when I don't like when I'm travelling on the tube I like to look at this app so don't make it so you need internet connection I'm so sad about this please fix asap 😭😭😭 **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are experiencing issues. You should only need to connect to the internet the first time you load the app, after that the app will work offline and does not require an internet connection. If your app is not loading, please log a support ticket at https://root38.zendesk.com as this may be an issue with your individual device. Thank you. ### 2/5 — exam *2026-01-31* c’est dommage que les emmenés déjà termine sur le compte à rebours ne veulent pas se suporimer ### 2/5 — Good until the new ads. *2024-04-27, version 5.1* App has been ruined by the ads update, wouldn’t bother now. The app isn’t that complex, its not worth any money, it’s literally just a countdown timer until a date that’s mildly nicer than looking at a calendar. I don’t want to negotiate a screen asking me to watch some video, another tool ruined by advertising. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Absolutely worth the time!!!! *2026-06-03, version 5.2* This app allows you to keep track of exams and events accordingly and it is supper affective although it states ads with you not going premium it still allows a quick and easy access yet it is barely an advert it is 2 clicks to find out the exam time? Day? How long? And how many days till? I fully believe you should use this as it is highly recommended for use From maizey 😆😊 good luck and wish you well in exams you deserve good things to happen and to stay organised this is your app!! ### 5/5 — Sick *2026-05-29, version 5.2* Absolutely Class ### 5/5 — Simple does it *2026-04-09, version 5.2* Honestly sometimes the most simple tools are the most effective ### 5/5 — Review *2026-04-01, version 5.2* I love the countdown section the most! Don’t like the adds! ### 5/5 — Review *2026-03-23, version 5.2* Very clear and practical, easy to set dates and lovely ### 5/5 — Highly recommend this app *2026-03-17, version 5.2* Very good app to check all my exams, and keep up-to-date with them ### 5/5 — I have never been more stressed *2026-03-02, version 5.2* Using this has put into perspective how soon my finals actually are, I have never been more stressed. Excellent range of customisability I don’t feel inhibited by not paying for premium 10/10 ### 5/5 — Effective. *2026-01-19, version 5.2* Simple , easy to use ### 5/5 — Helpful *2025-11-22, version 5.2* Very helpful i can easily organise my exams makes GCSEs less stressful ### 5/5 — College *2025-10-15, version 5.2* Really good help me what lessons I got in college --- *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 2026-09-02.*