# It's Almost Time — The Ultimate Countdown App > Countdown timer for events with customizable display and notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by hot-n-GUI, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-almost-time/id437756921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [hot-n-GUI, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424513444) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.60/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish - Released: 2011-05-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-almost-time/id437756921/reviews.md ## What is It's Almost Time? Ever wonder how long until your next vacation, how many shopping days until Christmas, or how long until your next birthday? Well, now you can have that information at your fingertips. You simply enter the date and time of the event of interest and watch the seconds tick away! • Specify the level of detail to be displayed from Years down to Seconds • Specify the colors used to display the countdown and text • Control over the details and colors used separately for Portrait and Landscape modes • Set a notification when the occasion date and time arrives • Unlimited number of occasions • Occasions are stored securely in your iCloud account, so no one except you has access to them • Ability to share and receive occasions between your friends using email and messages • Several different types of Widgets ## Key features - Customizable countdown display (years to seconds) - Adjustable colors for portrait and landscape modes - Event notifications - Unlimited occasions - iCloud synchronization - Event sharing via email and messages - Multiple widget types ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-almost-time/id437756921/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love it *2025-10-06* Great widget keeps me abreast of events. 🎉 ### 5/5 — Love it so far, but a few more features would help *2024-05-19* I got this free from AppAdvice and wanted to write an honest review. I love this app so far and I use it mainly to track passport expiration dates. There are just a few features I would like to see. First, I would like an option to somehow highlight or change the color of an event based on its proximity to an approaching date. For example, change the background to yellow if the date is within one month, to orange if it’s within two weeks, red when the date elapses, and so forth. Also it would be good to see elapsed dates in the “next up” widget, also with the condition formatting mentioned above. Other than these feature requests, I think it’s a very useful app and has a lot of promise and usability. **Developer response:** Sorry for the slow reply, but we did not get a notification that you sent a review. You have some interesting ideas related to changing the colors. For the "Also it would be good to see elapsed dates in the “next up” widget" can you elaborate on what you mean by elapsed dates? If you want you can send your response to "support@hotngui.com" so we can start a conversation about your ideas. ### 3/5 — It’s Almost There *2024-05-11* This is a nice app and easy to set up. However, not all appointments, payment, etc, will work with the RESETS within the app. I have repeating items that happen on the third Wednesday of the month as an example. Another example would be the item may happen every two months. What this app needs is to have a “custom date” that will handle more than just an Hour, Day, Week, etc. This app could easily a 5 Star app if you can program in making a Custom date. I hope this can happen as I am using the and enjoying the app as is and making date changes on the go. **Developer response:** Thanks for reaching out with your suggestions. We do have plans to expand the "reset" intervals; we have lots of suggestions that we are attempting to reconcile. Stay tuned. ### 2/5 — There is no sounding alarm. *2024-05-05* This app might be useful, but it has no sounding alarm or buzzer. So unless you keep checking by opening the app, you have no idea. Pointless unless there is an alarm, that goes off, and you can set more than one alarm for that one event. One for the day before, and one a couple of hours earlier, for example. **Developer response:** Hmmm. You should get a notification when the occasion timer reaches zero. Will have our people look into this. Thanks for letting us know. We found an issue with provisional notifications so switched back to explicitly asking for permission. ### 2/5 — NOT A GREAT APP. *2024-05-04, version 7.2.5* Not great sadly. Way too simplistic, and for the time it has been on the App Store, why does it need iOS 17? And don’t get me started on the whole widget flashing every second. Sloppy programming. Just update the time, don’t keep the background flashing each and every second. At least let us turn the infernal thing off. ### 5/5 — So Easy! Well designed Countdowns *2023-05-16* It’s so simple to add countdowns and black-text on gold background makes for a beautiful and readable display. Worth every penny! ### 5/5 — Great little app *2022-11-24* The app stopped working for a bit and I went out on a limb and contacted the developer. They have 100% on point customer service and worked with me to get the app back working. This is the best count down app out there. And worth the small fee for the paid app. Thanks so much. Love this app. Still love this app. I use it for all occasions. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2012-10-18, version 2.1* This app was just what I needed to keep track of my next flight out to S.E. Asia. Clean, simple, easy to use interface, a joy to use. Now improved with the addition of weeks, as I requested from the developer. Many, many thanks Joey! ### 5/5 — Great app!! *2012-08-29* Great App but makes the time seem as If its taking forever!! I find myself checking it daily. ### 5/5 — Handy little app! *2011-06-27* I've got my countdown to retirement and travel plans in it. It also allows you to email an event which I used to notify some people of my impending travel. ## Frequently asked questions about It's Almost Time ### How much does It's Almost Time cost? It's Almost Time is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $0.59. This price grants you full access to all its features without further charges. ### Does It's Almost Time have ads? No, It's Almost Time does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience. ### What devices is It's Almost Time compatible with? It's Almost Time is designed for Apple devices, supporting both iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 4.0 or later. ### How often is It's Almost Time updated? The app was last updated on September 15, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions. Version 7.3.0 is the latest release. ### Can I share countdowns with friends using It's Almost Time? Yes, It's Almost Time allows you to share upcoming occasions with friends via email and messages. You can also receive occasions shared by others. ### How is my data stored in It's Almost Time? Occasions are securely stored in your iCloud account, ensuring that only you have access to your countdown data. This also allows for seamless synchronization across your devices. ### What is the user sentiment for It's Almost Time? Users generally have a positive experience with It's Almost Time, as reflected in its high rating of 4.6 stars from 23 ratings. ### What age rating does It's Almost Time have? It's Almost Time has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's content is considered appropriate for children and adults. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.4.2 — 2026-08-18 This update includes minor bug fixes and user interface improvements. ### 7.4.1 — 2026-08-02 This update includes minor bug fixes and user interface improvements. ### 7.4.0 — 2026-07-31 It's Almost Time now speaks four new languages! The entire app — including widgets and Siri — is now available in French, Italian, German, and Japanese, alongside English and Spanish. We've also polished the Spanish translations, made small visual refinements throughout the app, and modernized its foundation for smoother, more reliable performance. ### 7.3.0 — 2025-09-15 * Some updates to support the new look of iOS * Minor bugfixes ### 7.2.8 — 2024-10-21 Fixed a few spelling errors and an issue some people were having with the "Reset" not working all them time. ## Apps similar to It's Almost Time | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MapSwitch - Mapper for Safari](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapswitch-mapper-for-safari/id6475652306) | 4.4 (25) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [MemoKit - Memories with Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memokit-memories-with-music/id6480924989) | 4.8 (26) | Free | Utilities | | [Bear - AI Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-ai-keyboard/id6449626319) | 4.3 (50) | Free | Utilities | | [next.calc: a modern calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161) | 5.0 (29) | Free | Utilities | | [Chess Clock - Speed Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-speed-timer/id6497330518) | 4.5 (42) | Free | Utilities | | [Video Voice Changer Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-voice-changer-pro/id1031018849) | 4.5 (180) | $1.99 | Utilities | ## More apps by hot-n-GUI, LLC - [Barnyard Box](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnyard-box/id435880531) - [Barnyard Box](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnyard-box/id436637528) - [Blue Intensity - The Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-intensity-the-game/id455537117) - [Crayon Fun (Coloring Books)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crayon-fun-coloring-books/id693867857) - [Kitten TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitten-tv/id1054817670) All apps by hot-n-GUI, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/424513444 --- *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 2026-08-23.*