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Best Holiday Countdown Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the holiday countdown category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Holiday Countdown Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CountdownCountdownFree4.8★ (186K)YesYesSep 2026
2Countdown: Event CountdownCountdown: Event CountdownFree4.7★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026
3Countdown StarCountdown StarFree4.8★ (216K)YesYesSep 2026
4Countdown ▼Countdown ▼Free4.7★ (2.3K)NoYesSep 2026
5Vacation Countdown AppVacation Countdown AppFree4.8★ (18K)YesYesSep 2026
6Ready Set Vacation! CountdownReady Set Vacation! CountdownFree4.7★ (123)YesYesSep 2026
7Countdown@Countdown@Free4.7★ (39K)YesYesSep 2026
8Holiday Countdown TimerHoliday Countdown TimerFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Holiday Countdown

Countdown#1

Countdown by Find Appiness LLC

Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(186K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#48in 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
Countdown: Event Countdown#2

Countdown: Event Countdown by ROOT38 LIMITED

Countdown Widget Calendar App
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(24K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily track important dates and events with a beautifully designed countdown timer and calendar. Set unlimited countdowns, customize with icons and colors, and receive basic reminders. Share your upcoming events with friends and family.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
  • 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
  • 💻 Works well on multiple devices
  • 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
  • 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
  • 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
  • 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates
Countdown Star#3

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdowns for Every Event
Worth Considering
🎬 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

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FAQ about Holiday Countdown

What are the best holiday countdown apps for iPhone?
Countdown tops our holiday countdown apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 186K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top holiday countdown apps we rank are free to download, including Countdown and Countdown: Event Countdown.
Countdown shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ holiday countdown apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Countdown app is a free tool designed to help you easily track important events and dates in your life. It functions as a countdown timer and reminder, allowing you to set up notifications for upcoming occasions. You can also count up from past events.
Key features include creating an unlimited number of events, setting custom reminders (e.g., 1 day or 1 week before), counting up from past events, and syncing events across devices with iCloud. It also offers customization options like background colors and sorting events by proximity.

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