# Simple Countdowns

> Simple Countdowns (iPhone/iPad app by Gabriel Verret.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-countdowns/id1571053365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gabriel Verret](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480003413)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2021-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-countdowns/id1571053365/reviews.md

## What is Simple Countdowns?

Simple Countdowns is the easiest way to know the time remaining until a certain date and time, with a colorful and simple interface.

- Easy To Use : Simply open the app and tap the Add countdown button to get started.

- Get Notified : When adding or editing a countdown, check the box to get a notification when a countdown is over, one hour before or one day before.

- Widgets : See a specific countdown or a list of your next countdowns in your Home Screen and your Lock Screen.

- iCloud Sync : Your countdowns are automatically synchronized between your devices via iCloud.

- Available on iPhone and iPad : Simple Countdowns is available on every iPhone or iPad running iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or newer.

- Privacy : No ads. No data collection. Simple as that. No personal information is accessible by the app. There is no collect, no sale and no distribution of personal data. Also, there are no ads displayed in the app. Just a simple list of countdowns with no distractions.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-21

- Enhancement: Text is now larger in the Lock Screen widget.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-21

- New: Add a photo to a countdown! It will be visible in the app and the widget.
- Enhancement: You can now choose the countdown that appears in the widget. Add multiple widgets to show multiple countdowns at the same time!
- New: Introducing the Coming up widget. See a list of your next countdowns, sorted by date.
- Enhancement: In the Countdown widget, the text now appears on the bottom left, to give priority to your photo or your color.
- Enhancement : Interface adaptations to ensure better accessibility.
- Enhancement: Performance optimizations.

### 1.7 — 2025-09-17

- Enhancement: Widgets are now automatically updating once a day.
- Enhancement: Adding and editing a countdown now has a harmonized experience.
- Enhancement: On iPad, countdowns are now taking all the space available in the grid.
- Enhancement: New icon on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

### 1.6.3 — 2024-12-31

- Enhancement: In Widgets, the Time Remaining Is Now More Precise

### 1.6.2 — 2024-10-06

- Enhancement: In dark mode, widgets now have a more dimmed background

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