# Reminder & Countdown — Count down to your event

> Event reminder and countdown app with customizable alerts and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergey Astakhov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16,368 App Store ratings · 387 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Russian
- Released: 2011-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews.md

## What is Reminder & Countdown?

The app is designed to remind you about all your important events, meetings, friends’ birthdays, a long-awaited TV Shows premieres, dentist appointments, coming-soon holidays, a wedding date and any upcoming events you don’t want to miss.

Event information comes in a nicely-wrapped pack. All details (such as date and time, font, icon, alert sound, background and other options) can be configured according to your taste.

The app is complemented with excellent sharing options giving you an opportunity to send your reminders to anyone throughout the world via SMS, MMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, WhatsApp, Viber and other social networks and services.

KEY FEATURES:
- Multiple reminders
- Counting down in real-time
- Selection of timing units you wish to count down
- Sorting entries by date, name or applying a customizable sorting
- Individual names, time&date options, categories 
- Various icons
- Custom intervals to repeat events
- Configurable alerts before or after a due date
- Individual backgrounds
- A wide variety of fonts to choose from
- Formatting Dates and Times: Full, Short, and Abbreviated time units can be applied
- Importing birthdays from your Address book
- Importing events from the iOS Calendar app and Reminders app
- Changing the default event icon to a personal photo
- Set photos as background
- Sharing countdowns through all available ways sending the whole countdown screenshot or only a part of it

And you can also:
- Enjoy awesome, easy to use UI
- Make colourful notes
- Brighten up reminders
- Use the app as an alarm

Thank you for your thoughts, they are very valuable!
We are continued to make Reminder & Countdown even better, so never lose the drive to share your impressions and feedback with us at support@persapps.com

## Key features

- Real-time countdowns
- Customizable alerts
- Event personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts)
- Import birthdays and calendar events
- Event sharing via multiple platforms
- Multiple reminder options

## What do users think of Reminder & Countdown?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and convenient
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing important dates
- 👍 Useful for medical and appointment reminders

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with reminders not working as expected
- 🐛 Reminders sometimes persist even after being deleted
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Reminders not clearing after being deleted
- Countdown timers not always accurate
- Notification issues after iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Allow snooze and nag functions for reminders
- Integrate with calendar apps for better sync
- Add ability to filter reminders by work/school days
- Provide more customization options for backgrounds and icons
- Enable sharing of countdowns with friends and family

## Recent user reviews (10 of 387)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good application

*2026-08-22*

Very amazing and worth full appreciation

### 1/5 — No sounds

*2026-08-07, version 3.15.1*

Cannot get the thing to sound alerts no matter what I do.

### 5/5 — Very handy and reliable tool

*2026-08-03, version 3.15.1*

I’ve used this practical and easy to use app for years

### 5/5 — Brian

*2026-08-03, version 3.15.1*

Heartland Drive

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-07-31, version 3.15.1*

This app is easy and simple, not a bunch of options ya don't need!

### 5/5 — Dedicated user

*2026-07-31, version 3.15.1*

Getting old and forgetting what I’m supposed to do… now I have a reminder that’ll give me a “heads up” the day before, an hour ahead right up to the time. Perfect! Love it! Mahalo!!! 
I Highly Recommend This AP!

### 5/5 — Really useful

*2026-07-20, version 3.15.1*

I use this all the time for upcoming events or reminders. It’s very good.

### 5/5 — Einfach zur Handhabung

*2026-07-13*

Mir gefällt die einfache Handhabung der App besonders gut. Auch dass ich zwischen verschiedenen Designs wählen kann und auch eigene Fotos hochladen kann. Auch wenn ich nicht dafür bezahlt habe.

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-07-12, version 3.15.1*

Very user friendly

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-07-01, version 3.15.1*

I’ve had this app now for several years and still continue to use it love this app xXx

## Frequently asked questions about Reminder & Countdown

### What does the Reminder & Countdown app do?

This app helps you remember all your important events, such as meetings, birthdays, holidays, and appointments. It provides real-time countdowns to these events and allows you to set up customizable alerts so you never miss them.

### What are the key features of this reminder app?

Key features include real-time countdowns, the ability to select timing units, sorting options, individual event customization (names, time, date, categories), various icons and backgrounds, configurable alerts, and the option to import birthdays from your address book and events from your iOS Calendar.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by ads, and there are also in-app purchases available for additional features or customization options.

### What kind of events can I track with this app?

You can track a wide variety of events, including personal milestones like friends' birthdays and weddings, professional commitments like meetings, and anticipated occasions like holidays and TV show premieres. Essentially, any upcoming event you don't want to forget can be tracked.

### Can I share my countdowns with others?

Yes, the app offers excellent sharing options. You can send your reminders and countdowns to anyone via SMS, MMS, Email, and various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, either as a full screenshot or a partial view.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.15.1 — 2026-01-13

- Added support for iOS 26
- Added the ability to set the time for the "Countdown stop date"
- Added the ability to display the number of events for today in the badge

### 3.15 — 2026-01-08

- Added support for iOS 26
- Added the ability to set the time for the "Countdown stop date"
- Added the ability to display the number of events for today in the badge

### 3.14.2 — 2025-04-21

Hey there,
The update includes:
[x] Fixed some bugs.

Even though we have been testing and fixing, some tough bugs might have slipped through.
If you happen to see one, let us know right away at support@persapps.com

### 3.14 — 2025-03-18

Hey there,
The update includes:
[+] Added the ability to stop the count down for past events.
[+] Added the ability to insert a clickable link into notes.
[*] Updated Badge settings.
[x] Fixed some bugs.

Even though we have been testing and fixing, some tough bugs might have slipped through.
If you happen to see one, let us know right away at support@persapps.com

### 3.12 — 2024-12-16

Hey there,
The update includes:

[x] Fixed some bugs.

Even though we have been testing and fixing, some tough bugs might have slipped through.
If you happen to see one, let us know right away at support@persapps.com

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