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Best Countdown Star Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good countdown star apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Countdown Star Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Countdown StarCountdown StarFree4.8★ (216K)YesYesOct 2026
2Countdown Star (Ad-Free)Countdown Star (Ad-Free)$1.994.7★ (3.7K)NoNoOct 2026
3CountdownCountdownFree4.8★ (188K)YesYesOct 2026
4Countdown Timer - Clock WidgetCountdown Timer - Clock WidgetFree4.5★ (1.4K)YesYesOct 2026
5Countdown – Count Down To DateCountdown – Count Down To DateFree4.6★ (4K)NoNoOct 2026
6Countdown ‎Countdown ‎Free3.8★ (11K)YesYesOct 2026
7Countdown BuddyCountdown BuddyFree4.6★ (25K)NoYesOct 2026
8NAB Show CountdownNAB Show CountdownFree—NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Countdown Star

Countdown Star#1

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdowns for Every Event
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(216K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track time until or since important life events. Set custom timers for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more. Personalize with your own photos and share progress with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking events
  • 👍 Useful for long-distance relationships
  • 👍 Excellent for planning and motivation

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget not working
  • 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
  • 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies
  • 🐛 Notifications not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
Countdown Star (Ad-Free)#2

Countdown Star (Ad-Free) by Joseph Merrill

Countdowns for Every Event
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(3.7K ratings)
$1.99
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Track time until or since important events with customizable timers. Set up countdowns for birthdays, holidays, and vacations, or count up from anniversaries and special dates. Share your event timers with friends and family.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 🚀 Simple and functional
  • 🎨 Nice visual design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable widget functionality
  • 🔍 Limited event management options
  • 💰 Paid version doesn't import free version data
  • 🔧 Lack of customization options
Countdown#3

Countdown by Find Appiness LLC

Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(188K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#55in Utilities
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Easily track important dates and events with a customizable countdown timer. Set reminders, organize events with tags, and view upcoming dates on your home screen or Apple Watch. Syncs across devices and offers various counting options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
  • ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
  • 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications
  • 💰 One-time payment for premium features

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Paid widget feature
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
  • 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
  • 📅 Limited repeat options for events
  • 🖼️ No option to use custom photos

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FAQ about Countdown Star

What are the best countdown star apps for iPhone?
Countdown Star tops our countdown star apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 216K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top countdown star apps we rank are free to download, including Countdown Star and Countdown.
Countdown Star shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ countdown star apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.