Best Basic Calendar Countdown Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

Basic Calendar Countdown is the household name in basic calendar countdown, but it's far from the only option. We track 245+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Basic Calendar Countdown Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Basic Calendar Countdown	$1.99	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
2	Countdown to an Event	Free	4.5★ (44)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
3	Countdown App - Day Counter	Free	4.6★ (209)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
4	Countdown ◉	Free	4.7★ (2.4K)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	Countdown Timer - Clock Widget	Free	4.5★ (1.4K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Countdown with widget	Free	4.4★ (2.1K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Countdown°	Free	4.8★ (24K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
8	Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)	Free	4.8★ (4.2K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Basic Calendar Countdown

#1

Basic Calendar Countdown by Charles Cuny

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

$1.99

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Create countdowns to future events, displaying days, hours, minutes, and seconds until they occur. It can also track the time elapsed since past events.

#2

Countdown to an Event by Philip Bevan

Strong Contender

4.5😐(44 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Track upcoming events with a precise countdown. Set your event title, date, and time, and watch the seconds tick down. Personalize each event with a unique background image from your device or camera.

What We Love

💻 Customizable backgrounds
⏱️ Detailed countdown options
📆 Tracks multiple events
🆓 Free app

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and glitches
🕰️ Inaccurate countdown times
📱 Compatibility issues with updates
🔍 Confusing UI/UX

#3

Countdown App - Day Counter by Aleksandr Bichurin

Days Since, Days Until, Count

Worth Considering

4.6(209 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Track important upcoming and past events by counting down days until or days since. Organize your dates, add custom images, and share event details with others. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

More Basic Calendar Countdown apps to explore

Vacation Retirement To Event

Track important dates and count down to your next big event. This app allows you to set custom events with personalized backgrounds and receive daily notifications. Keep your countdowns private with PIN protection.

Set custom eventsTrack multiple eventsCustomizable backgrounds

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget

Counter for Time, Days & Hours

Track upcoming events and past memories with a simple, elegant timer. Count down to special occasions or count up from significant dates. Enjoy a distraction-free interface and seamless syncing across Apple devices.

Countdown to future eventsCount up from past eventsMinimalistic and intuitive interface

free with in-app purchases

Countdown with widget

Countdown with widget

Countdown with widget

Count down days to/since date

Create beautiful, customizable countdowns to or from important dates. Share live countdown websites with loved ones and add notes, to-do lists, and reminders. Enjoy your waiting experience with widgets and extensive customization options.

Create countdowns in secondsAdd notes, to-dos, and remindersShare live countdown websites

free with in-app purchases

Remember your important days!

Easily track important dates and events with customizable reminders and notifications. Organize your schedules, share them with others, and utilize widgets for quick access. Offers advanced features like iCloud backup and a date calculator.

Sort eventsShare eventsCustom categories

free with in-app purchases

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

Countdown+ Calendar (Lite)

Event Reminders Birthday Timer

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdown timers. Set reminders, sync with your device and social media calendars, and add personal touches like images and filters. Never miss a birthday, holiday, or special occasion again.

Unlimited event countdown timersDevice and Facebook event syncingHoliday calendars from various countries

free with in-app purchases

Countdown & Count Up Timer

Countdown & Count Up Timer

Countdown & Count Up Timer

Event Reminders and Widgets

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

Unlimited event trackingHome and lock screen widgetsCustomizable notifications

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Countdown Timer: Day Counter

Countdown Timer: Day Counter

Countdown Timer: Day Counter

Tracker of Time Until Event

Track time remaining until important events or time elapsed since a past event. Receive notifications when a countdown expires. This app offers a simple, ad-free experience for managing your time.

Countdown timerCount-up timerEvent tracking

📊 Productivity

Countdown: Minimal Event Timer

Countdown: Minimal Event Timer

Countdown: Minimal Event Timer

Widgets, Progress & Reminders

Visually track upcoming events with a unique battery-style progress indicator. Offers customizable widgets, smart reminders, and instant calendar import. Designed for privacy and offline use, it helps you stay motivated by seeing time fill up towards your goals.

Battery-style progress visualizationMultiple home screen widget stylesLock screen widget support

free with in-app purchases

This app offers a clean, monthly view of your Apple Calendar data. Personalize your schedule with color themes and stay on top of appointments with home screen widgets. Easily manage your events at a glance.

Monthly calendar viewApple Calendar integrationCustomizable color themes

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Countdown - To Big Event Day

Countdown - To Big Event Day

Countdown - To Big Event Day

Birthday & Vacation Reminders

Track the time remaining until important dates with a visually appealing countdown timer. Set reminders for birthdays, holidays, and other significant events, and personalize your experience with custom backgrounds. Share your excitement with friends and family.

Countdown in seconds, minutes, hours, and daysSupport for multiple countdownsReminder alerts

free with in-app purchases

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

Event Countdown Timer & Widget

Event countdown and count up

Easily track upcoming events with customizable countdowns and celebrate past moments with count-ups. Personalize your experience with numerous backgrounds, widgets, and reminder options. Share your special dates with friends and family, and keep them synchronized across devices.

Create countdowns for future eventsCreate count-ups for past momentsUnlimited background choices

free with in-app purchases

Countdown - count down to

Countdown - count down to

Countdown - count down to

Days to event trip vacation

Never miss an important date again. This app helps you track days, hours, and minutes until your special events with beautiful home screen widgets and timely notifications.

Countdown to eventsTrack days, hours, minutesAdd unlimited events

Days Countdown - date reminder

Days Countdown - date reminder

Days Countdown - date reminder

Day Counter, event tracker

Track important dates and events with a customizable countdown. Set reminders for specific days before an event and share your countdowns with others. The app allows for recurring events and multiple countdowns.

Unlimited event creationCountdown to or from a dateRepeat events weekly, monthly, yearly

free with in-app purchases

Countdown Me: Event Widgets

Countdown Me: Event Widgets

Countdown Me: Event Widgets

Birthday & Holiday Countdowns

Track upcoming events with customizable widgets and app icon badges. See remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds without opening the application. Create alerts and share countdowns with others.

Home screen widgetsLock screen widgets (iOS 16+)App icon badge countdowns

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Reminder & Countdown

Reminder & Countdown

Reminder & Countdown

Count down to your event

Never miss an important event with this app. Set up custom reminders for everything from birthdays to holidays, with real-time countdowns and configurable alerts. Personalize your events with unique icons, backgrounds, and fonts, and easily share your countdowns with friends and family.

Real-time countdownsCustomizable alertsEvent personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts)

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Remainders - Countdown Events

Remainders - Countdown Events

Remainders - Countdown Events

Countdowns with Widgets

Track upcoming events with real-time countdowns, from years to seconds. Share these countdowns with others, add event-specific links and tasks, and personalize them with custom images. Stay informed with home screen widgets and receive timely notifications.

Real-time countdownsCollaborative sharingEvent links and URLs

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Countdown - Calendar tracker

Countdown - Calendar tracker

Countdown - Calendar tracker

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FAQ about Basic Calendar Countdown

What are the best basic calendar countdown apps for iPhone?

Basic Calendar Countdown tops our basic calendar countdown apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $1.99.

Are there free basic calendar countdown apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top basic calendar countdown apps we rank are free to download, including Countdown to an Event and Countdown App - Day Counter.

Does Basic Calendar Countdown have ads or in-app purchases?

Basic Calendar Countdown has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many basic calendar countdown apps are on the App Store?

We track 245+ basic calendar countdown apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.