Best Countdown Widget Home Screen Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best countdown widget home screen apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Countdown Widget Home Screen Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TimeCount - Countdown & WidgetTimeCount - Countdown & WidgetFree4.6★ (25K)NoYesNov 2026
2Countdown Widget Lock Screen +Countdown Widget Lock Screen +Free4.7★ (124)NoNoNov 2026
3Countdown BuddyCountdown BuddyFree4.6★ (26K)NoYesNov 2026
4Countdown  ‎Countdown ‎Free3.8★ (11K)YesYesNov 2026
5Countdown@Countdown@Free4.7★ (41K)YesYesNov 2026
6CountdownCountdownFree4.8★ (192K)YesYesNov 2026
7Countdown Widget & CounterCountdown Widget & CounterFree4.6★ (2.5K)NoYesNov 2026
8Countdown - Widget ReminderCountdown - Widget ReminderFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Countdown Widget Home Screen

TimeCount - Countdown & Widget#1

TimeCount - Countdown & Widget by App Forgeron LLC

Birthday, Vacation, Timer
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(25K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily count down to your most cherished events, from birthdays and weddings to vacations and holidays. View all your important dates on a single screen, receive timely reminders, and even display countdowns directly on your home screen with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
  • 🔔 Helpful reminders
  • 📆 Tracks days since and until events
  • 💡 Versatile countdown options

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for widgets
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
  • 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
  • 🔒 Sync issues and data loss
Countdown Buddy#3

Countdown Buddy by Taptics Ltd.

Widget, Count Down & Up Timer
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create personalized countdown and count-up widgets for your home and lock screens. Visually track important dates like birthdays, vacations, or deadlines with custom designs, colors, and photos. Stay motivated and make waiting more exciting.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app overall
  • 👍 Customizable widgets and designs
  • 🔒 No subscription, one-time purchase
  • 📈 Helpful for tracking events and milestones
  • 🎨 Visually appealing interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
  • 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 📊 Lack of advanced countdown options (e.g., weeks)

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FAQ about Countdown Widget Home Screen

What are the best countdown widget home screen apps for iPhone?
TimeCount - Countdown & Widget tops our countdown widget home screen apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 25K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top countdown widget home screen apps we rank are free to download, including TimeCount - Countdown & Widget and Countdown Widget Lock Screen +.
TimeCount - Countdown & Widget has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ countdown widget home screen apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.