Best Deadline Timer Apps

207+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 207+ deadline timer apps on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Deadline Timer

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget#2

Countdown Timer - Clock Widget by Zipo Apps Ltd.

Counter for Time, Days & Hours
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5(1.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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 Buddy#3

Countdown Buddy by Taptics Ltd.

Widget, Count Down & Up Timer
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(24K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for more
  • 🐛 Widgets not updating properly
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates

More Deadline Timer apps to explore

4
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
TickTick:To-Do List & Calendar
Task remind, planner,countdown
Free

This app helps you manage tasks, schedule events, and build habits. It offers cross-device synchronization, multiple reminders, and collaboration features. Stay organized and boost productivity with its comprehensive planning tools.

Cross-device task synchronizationMultiple reminders and flexible schedulingCalendar views and integration
📊 Productivity
(44K)
freemium
5
Countdown Timer – Deadlines
Countdown Timer – Deadlines
Countdown Timer – Deadlines
Widget, Events & Reminders
Free

Track important dates and deadlines with customizable countdowns and smart reminders. See upcoming events directly on your home screen with widgets. Never miss a moment that matters again.

Track deadlines and eventsCalendar integrationSmart reminders
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
6
Countdown
Countdown
Countdown
Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Free

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.

Customizable countdown timerEvent remindersHome screen widgets
🔧 Utilities
(178K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Countdown - Pretty Progress
Countdown - Pretty Progress
Countdown - Pretty Progress
Widget, day counter & tracker
Free

Visually track important dates and goals with customizable widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Set up countdowns and count-ups for personal milestones, habits, or deadlines. Sync across devices and receive timely notifications.

Home Screen and Lock Screen widgetsCount up and down timersRecurrent event tracking
🔧 Utilities
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Deadline App
Deadline App
Deadline App
Track your deadlines
Free

Easily create and manage all your important deadlines. Receive timely notifications to ensure you never miss a due date. Visually track the remaining time for each task.

Create deadlinesSet notificationsTrack time left
📊 Productivity
(56)
free with in-app purchases
9
Best Timer
Best Timer
Best Timer
Measure and visualize time
$0.99

This app offers a versatile suite of timekeeping tools, including a sand timer, kitchen timer, countdown, and stopwatch. It visually represents time, making it easy to understand for all ages, and provides customizable alarm sounds and color themes.

Digitized sand timer with artistic designKitchen timer with visual minute indicatorFuturistic countdown/count up timer
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free
10
Deadline Bar: Time Progress
Deadline Bar: Time Progress
Deadline Bar: Time Progress
Countdowns & Widgets
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
(Not Boring) Timer
(Not Boring) Timer
(Not Boring) Timer
Loud, Readable & Not Boring
Free

This app offers a visually engaging and intuitive timer experience, inspired by simple egg timers. It features a unique overshoot function, a game-like interface with 3D animations, and customizable skins. Widgets provide quick access to timers for daily routines.

Overshoot and stopwatch modesGame-like 3D interfaceLarge, readable display
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind
Multitimer Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Customizable repeating timersOptional interval timer cyclesBackground operation with notifications
🔧 Utilities
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Visual Timer by Yong
Visual Timer by Yong
Visual Timer by Yong
Kid-friendly, countdown timer!
Free

This app offers a customizable countdown timer with a visual indicator, ideal for various tasks and productivity boosts. It features kid-friendly options, multiple sound and color choices, and integration with voice assistants.

Create multiple preset timersPomodoro timer with repeat featureCustomizable reminders with notes
📊 Productivity
(52)
free with in-app purchases
14
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Use for fitness,workout,study
Free

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

Full-screen digital timerFlip animation for time visualizationCountdown timer
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Time Timer
Time Timer
Time Timer
Visual time management
Free

This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.

Iconic visual timer with disappearing diskInclusive design for various needsFlexible routine creation and sequencing
📚 Education
(14K)
freemium
16
Break Timer
Break Timer
Break Timer
Timer improves work efficiency
Free

This app helps improve work efficiency by setting customizable work and break intervals. A cute tiger character notifies you when it's time to switch tasks or take a rest.

Customizable work and break timersAlarm notificationsCute tiger character
📊 Productivity
(12)
ad-supported
17
Countdown@
Countdown@
Countdown@
Vacation, Wedding Count Down
$4.99

Easily track important life events with stylish countdown timers. Create custom events like vacations, birthdays, and holidays. View upcoming events with a convenient widget and even count up from past milestones.

Create custom event countdownsCount up from past eventsEvent timeline with diary and notes
🔧 Utilities
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Timer
Timer
Timer
versatile,powerful,cusomizable
$3.99

This advanced timer allows for precise time management across various activities. Set multiple special events with customizable triggers like sounds, messages, or screen flashing. It's ideal for games, workouts, cooking, meditation, and any task requiring accurate timing, even when the app is in the background.

Multiple complex timers simultaneouslyScheduled event triggers (sounds, messages, photos)Customizable display modes (textual, graphical)
🔧 Utilities
(207)
free
19
Timer - Minimal Timer
Timer - Minimal Timer
Timer - Minimal Timer
Do more with less
Free

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

Easy timer settingCustomizable presetsAdjustable alarm volume
📊 Productivity
(324)
subscription
20
TaskClosure - DeadLine Pro
TaskClosure - DeadLine Pro
TaskClosure - DeadLine Pro
DeadLine/Task/Notification
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)