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Best Free Day Countdown Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Countdown@ is the household name in free day countdown, but it's far from the only option. We track 239+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Free Day Countdown

Countdown@#1

Countdown@ by Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd

Vacation, Wedding Count Down
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😞(38K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Countdown@ is a simple and stylish countdown timer app for tracking important events like vacations, birthdays, holidays, and more. Create various event types, view a widget of your key events, and even keep notes in a timeline. Share your feedback at joezhang176776005@gmail.com.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Customizable countdown
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
  • 🎨 Ability to select background and music

Room to Improve

  • 🔔 Countdown only triggers a notification, not an alarm
  • 🔒 Widget functionality locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior
Countdown#2

Countdown by Find Appiness LLC

Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(175K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#56in Utilities
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Track important dates and events with ease using this handy day counter and timer app. Never miss a deadline or special occasion again - download now to stay organized and prepared.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and emojis
  • ⏰ Accurate countdown tracking
  • 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Paid widget feature
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions/guidance
  • 🔀 Inconsistent countdown display on widget
Countdown Star#3

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdown/Count Up Event Timer
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(213K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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A versatile event countdown and count-up timer app that helps you track various occasions like birthdays, vacations, weddings, and more. Customize events with photos, set specific times, and share countdowns with friends. Join now to make every moment memorable!

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable backgrounds
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking events

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget not working
  • 🐛 Wallpaper feature not working
  • 🐛 Countdown inaccuracies

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Track and countdown the days until your vacation, play games, and create excitement for your upcoming trip with this vacation-themed application. Start your countdown now!

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