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Best Holiday Countdown App

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best holiday countdown app on iPhone average 4.6★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Holiday Countdown App (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CountdownCountdownFree4.8★ (188K)YesYesOct 2026
2Countdown StarCountdown StarFree4.8★ (216K)YesYesOct 2026
3Countdown CreatorCountdown CreatorFree4.7★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
4Countdown by Holiday ExtrasCountdown by Holiday ExtrasFree4.6★ (65)NoNoSep 2026
5Vacation Countdown AppVacation Countdown AppFree4.8★ (18K)YesYesOct 2026
6Countdown: Event CountdownCountdown: Event CountdownFree4.7★ (24K)YesYesOct 2026
7Countdown ▼Countdown ▼Free4.7★ (2.3K)NoYesOct 2026
8Reminder & CountdownReminder & CountdownFree4.8★ (16K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Holiday Countdown App

Countdown#1

Countdown by Find Appiness LLC

Day Counter: Timer & Widget
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(188K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#58in 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 Star#2

Countdown Star by Joseph Merrill

Countdowns for Every Event
Strong Contender
🎬 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 Creator#3

Countdown Creator by Joseph Rupertus

Countdown to Holidays & Events
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create visually appealing countdown widgets for upcoming holidays and personal events. Customize your countdowns with photos, text, and colors. Share your countdowns with friends and get notified when your event arrives.

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FAQ about Holiday Countdown App

What is the best holiday countdown app for iPhone?
Countdown tops our holiday countdown app ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 188K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top holiday countdown app we rank are free to download, including Countdown and Countdown Star.
Countdown shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ holiday countdown app on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.